What should I expect during a web app penetration test?

Testing typically begins with automated scanning to establish a baseline as well as manually walking through the application with a proxy like Burp Suite. The team then analyzes those results and builds a manual test plan based on the OWASP framework, covering areas like authentication, session management, and business logic. Expect knowledge sharing throughout, not just a final report, along with actionable findings that support both immediate fixes and a longer-term roadmap.