HydraVision Security Reporting: Level Up Your Testing Reports

Security testing generates a goldmine of technical insights—but without streamlined reporting, much of that value gets buried in log data and manual write-ups. That’s where HydraVision security reporting steps in with a powerful new upgrade: Semi-automated Reporting.

If you’re already using HydraVision to manage your embedded security testing, this new reporting feature will take your workflow to the next level. And if not, maybe this is the feature you have always been waiting for to decide in favor of it in the future.  

From predefined templates and deep customization options to full access to log data and markdown editing directly in VSCode – HydraVision enables pentesters and security engineers to create comprehensive, client-ready reports faster than ever before. Whether you’re working solo or in a distributed team, version-controlled report generation lets you stay in sync, move fast, and impress stakeholders from the first draft to the final PDF.

This blog post gives you a guided look at how this enhanced reporting engine works, what’s inside each report, and why it turns reporting from an operational necessity into a competitive advantage.

What’s Inside a HydraVision Report?

Before diving into the report itself, the HydraVision interface gives you an immediate, intuitive overview of available reports. From this overview, users can access test results, track testing sessions, and open detailed reports with a single click. This streamlined view helps teams stay organized and focus on what matters—interpreting results and improving system security.

At the core of every HydraVision report is transparency: clear documentation of what was tested, how it was executed, and what the outcomes were. Let’s break down the structure of the reports:

Page 1 – Testcase Overview

The first page gives a structured overview of the executed test case. In this example, the IsotpScan was used to search for ISOTP endpoints on an ECU over the CAN bus. It outlines the test method, its relevance to international standards (like GB 44495 and UNECE R155), and key configuration details. You’ll also find execution timestamps and a summary of the tools used—crucial for traceability and reproducibility. Here’s what you’ll find: 

1. Test name: In this case IsotpScan, clearly identifies the focus of the test
2. Standard reference: Connects the test to regulatory expectations
3. Result summary: In this case we found 1 Isotp Endpoint – gives an immediate outcome snapshot 
4. Timestamps: useful for tracking when test was run
5. Target ECU: Defines which system was tested 

Page 2 – Result Summary

The second page delivers a focused snapshot of the test outcome beginning with a visual capture of system behavior. It’s designed for quick assessments, giving managers and auditors a clear view of what was found and whether the test completed successfully. Here’s what you’ll find:

1. Power Trace Diagram: Visual snapshot of voltage behavior during test execution
2. Result table: Shows the timestamp and confirms the protocol layer used
3. Key endpoint attributes: Rx ID, Tx ID, Padding, and FD flags—essential protocol settings
4. Log messages: Detailed, timestamped execution log that traces the entire lifecycle of the test

Pages 3 & 4 – Test Context Overview

The context section is where a lot of hidden value lies, especially for teams focused on reproducibility, debugging, and system validation. This page lists the setup for this specific target, detailing how components like the CAN bus, CAN socket, ISOTP endpoint, and power supply were configured during the test. Since every target may involve a different environment or toolchain, this section ensures full transparency about the conditions under which the test was executed.

It’s a crucial reference point for ensuring consistency across test runs or identifying root causes when behavior changes unexpectedly. The below is an excerpt.

Custom Reports from Markdown 

Here’s where things get seriously powerful. Each HydraVision report is generated from a markdown file that’s versioned in a dedicated Git repository. That means your reports are no longer locked to a fixed format or layout. Want to add business-specific commentary? Reorganize sections? Strip technical logs for an executive audience? It’s all possible. You can:

• Edit the markdown directly to tailor structure and content
• Keep track of report versions just like code
• Generate polished PDFs from any version of the markdown at any time

This flexibility turns reporting into a collaborative process, seamlessly fitting into your CI/CD or documentation workflows. For teams working across security, engineering, and compliance, this is a huge leap in usability and control.

Why This Matters: Sales & Productivity Benefits

With the Semi-automated Reporting feature, HydraVision turns one of the most time-consuming parts of security testing into a streamlined, value-generating asset. Here’s what that means for your team and your business:

• Faster Time-to-Delivery: Predefined yet customizable templates, auto-generated summaries, and instant PDF exports reduce reporting time from hours to minutes—freeing up engineers for actual security work.
• Better Client Communication: Executives don’t want hex dumps—they want answers. HydraVision’s structured markdown reports help you produce readable, proof-rich documents tailored to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Version Control for Trust & Transparency: Every edit, change, and addition is tracked via Git—so even in team environments, there’s never confusion about what was changed, when, or by whom.
• AI-Ready Editing Environment: Thanks to the markdown-based workflow in VSCode, you can plug in your favorite AI assistant to draft, edit, or summarize sections on the fly—turbocharging productivity even further.
• All Logs and Metadata in One Place: The integrated VSCode editor gives you direct access to all log data and testcase metadata—conveniently in one central location. This makes it easy to copy relevant proof data directly into your report without digging through separate tools or exports.
• Sales-Enablement Through Reporting: Clients see more than results—they see rigor, reproducibility, and professionalism. HydraVision reports help you demonstrate value, justify costs, and build long-term trust.

In short, the new reporting engine doesn’t just help you report better – it helps you sell smarter, work faster, and deliver more.