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 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.

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