# Engagement Pipeline Gate Criteria
| Gate | Required Before | Key Checks |
|------|----------------|------------|
| G1: Scope Approval | Starting recon | Written authorization, scope document, emergency contacts |
| G2: Recon Complete | Active testing | Asset inventory validated, attack surface mapped |
| G3: Assessment Ready | Exploitation | Vulnerability list prioritized, no scope creep |
| G4: Exploitation Gate | Report writing | All findings verified, cleanup done |
| G5: Report Delivered | Engagement close | Client review complete, remediation roadmap delivered |
