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  • Why We Don’t Change Risk Ratings on Pentest Findings (Even When You Ask Nicely)
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    Why We Don’t Change Risk Ratings on Pentest Findings (Even When You Ask Nicely)

     By Tim Semchenko Raxis’ Tim Semchenko explains why we can’t lower risk ratings for your penetration test findings just because you ask and why that’s a good thing. November 4, 2025