Engagement setup
Build a scope that is clear, defensible, and testable.
Level: introTime: 10 minTags: scope, planning
This lesson shows how to translate a client brief into a scope that Blackswan can enforce.
Outcomes
- Define what is in scope and out of scope.
- Capture constraints, windows, and safety requirements.
- Prepare a checklist that your team can reuse.
Checklist
- 1
Confirm targets
List asset types, regions, and environments that are explicitly allowed.
- 2
Capture constraints
Add no-test zones, rate limits, and blackout windows.
- 3
Align on evidence expectations
Decide what proof is required for each class of finding.