Thank you for sending your enquiry! One of our team members will contact you shortly.
Thank you for sending your booking! One of our team members will contact you shortly.
Duration 21 hours
Course Outline
Getting Started with Bug Bounty Programs
- Defining the practice of bug bounty hunting.
- Exploring various program types and major platforms such as HackerOne, Bugcrowd, and Synack.
- Reviewing essential legal and ethical guidelines, including scope, disclosure policies, and NDAs.
Understanding Vulnerability Classes and the OWASP Top 10
- Analyzing the critical vulnerabilities outlined in the OWASP Top 10.
- Examining real-world case studies derived from actual bug bounty submissions.
- Utilizing specific tools and checklists to effectively identify security issues.
Essential Tools for the Job
- Mastering the basics of Burp Suite, including interception, scanning, and the repeater function.
- Leveraging browser developer tools for inspection.
- Employing reconnaissance utilities such as Nmap, Sublist3r, and Dirb.
Testing for Frequent Vulnerabilities
- Detecting Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) flaws.
- Identifying SQL Injection (SQLi) risks.
- Recognizing Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) threats.
Effective Bug Hunting Methodologies
- Conducting thorough reconnaissance and target enumeration.
- Balancing manual and automated testing strategies.
- Applying practical tips and optimized workflows for hunting.
Reporting and Disclosure Best Practices
- Crafting high-quality, comprehensive vulnerability reports.
- Providing clear proof of concept (PoC) demonstrations and risk assessments.
- Communicating effectively with triagers and program managers.
Platforms and Career Progression
- Surveying leading platforms including HackerOne, Bugcrowd, Synack, and YesWeHack.
- Considering relevant ethical hacking certifications like CEH and OSCP.
- Navigating program scopes, rules of engagement, and industry best practices.
Conclusion and Future Directions
Requirements
- Familiarity with fundamental web technologies (including HTML and HTTP).
- Practical experience using web browsers and standard developer tools.
- A dedicated interest in cybersecurity and ethical hacking.
Target Audience
- Aspiring ethical hackers.
- Security enthusiasts and IT professionals.
- Developers and QA testers with an interest in web application security.
Testimonials (2)
Clarity and pace of explanations
Federica Galeazzi - Aethra Telecomunications SRL
Course - AI-Powered Cybersecurity: Advanced Threat Detection & Response
It did give me the insight what I needed :) I am starting teaching on a BTEC Level 3 qualification and wanted to widen my knowledge in this area.