---
id: 4122
title: "20 Tips on How to Make the Most of Your Pen Test"
source_domain: bishopfox.com
source_url: "https://bishopfox.com/blog/20-tips-to-make-the-most-of-pen-test"
published_at: "2020-08-19T00:00:00Z"
tags: ["bug-bounty", "penetration-testing", "best-practices", "security-program", "tips", "scoping"]
phying_url: "https://phying.com/item/4122"
lang: en
---

# 20 Tips on How to Make the Most of Your Pen Test

## Summary

Jake Miller gathers practical tips for getting more value from penetration tests, from running your own pre-assessment and setting clear goals to accurate scoping and avoiding pitfalls.

## Intelligence Metadata

- **Sources:** bishopfox.com
- **Published:** 2020-08-19T00:00:00Z
- **Original:** https://bishopfox.com/blog/20-tips-to-make-the-most-of-pen-test
- **Phying News:** https://phying.com/item/4122