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Course Outline
Introduction to Bug Bounty Programs
- Defining the practice of bug bounty hunting
- Overview of program types and leading platforms (HackerOne, Bugcrowd, Synack)
- Navigating legal and ethical frameworks (scope, disclosure policies, NDAs)
Vulnerability Categories and the OWASP Top 10
- Analyzing the critical risks outlined in the OWASP Top 10
- Examining case studies from authentic bug bounty disclosures
- Utilizing tools and checklists for systematic issue identification
Essential Tools for Security Testing
- Core features of Burp Suite (traffic interception, scanning, repeater functionality)
- Effectively using browser developer tools
- Employing reconnaissance utilities: Nmap, Sublist3r, Dirb, and others
Detecting Common Vulnerabilities
- Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
- SQL Injection (SQLi)
- Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Strategies for Effective Bug Hunting
- Conducting reconnaissance and mapping target surfaces
- Comparing manual versus automated testing approaches
- Best practices and workflow optimization for bug bounty hunting
Vulnerability Reporting and Disclosure
- Composing high-quality, comprehensive vulnerability reports
- Including proof of concept (PoC) demonstrations and clear risk assessments
- Communicating effectively with triage teams and program managers
Bug Bounty Ecosystems and Career Growth
- Surveying major platforms (HackerOne, Bugcrowd, Synack, YesWeHack)
- Exploring relevant ethical hacking certifications (CEH, OSCP, etc.)
- Understanding program scopes, engagement rules, and industry best practices
Wrap-Up and Future Directions
Requirements
- Foundational knowledge of core web technologies (HTML, HTTP, etc.)
- Familiarity with navigating web browsers and utilizing standard developer tools
- A keen interest in cybersecurity and ethical hacking practices
Target Audience
- Prospective ethical hackers
- Cybersecurity enthusiasts and IT professionals
- Developers and QA engineers with a focus on web application security
21 Hours
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.