diff --git a/lynis b/lynis
index f94b1aa6..a6b28a65 100755
--- a/lynis
+++ b/lynis
@@ -147,6 +147,8 @@
         PRIVILEGED=1
       else
         echo "Start Lynis non-privileged"; echo "";
+        # Implied pentesting mode if not performed by root user
+        PENTESTINGMODE=1
     fi
 
     # Disable logging if no alternative was provided