Course Outline
Introduction to Bug Bounty Programs
- What is bug bounty hunting?
- Types of programs and platforms (HackerOne, Bugcrowd, Synack)
- Legal and ethical considerations (scope, disclosure, NDA)
Vulnerability Classes and OWASP Top 10
- Understanding the OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities
- Case studies from real-world bug bounty reports
- Tools and checklists for identifying issues
Tools of the Trade
- Burp Suite basics (interception, scanning, repeater)
- Browser developer tools
- Reconnaissance tools: Nmap, Sublist3r, Dirb, etc.
Testing for Common Vulnerabilities
- Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
- SQL Injection (SQLi)
- Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Bug Hunting Methodologies
- Reconnaissance and target enumeration
- Manual vs. automated testing strategies
- Bug bounty hunting tips and workflows
Reporting and Disclosure
- Writing high-quality vulnerability reports
- Providing proof of concept (PoC) and risk explanation
- Interacting with triagers and program managers
Bug Bounty Platforms and Professional Development
- Overview of major platforms (HackerOne, Bugcrowd, Synack, YesWeHack)
- Ethical hacking certifications (CEH, OSCP, etc.)
- Understanding program scopes, rules of engagement, and best practices
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- An understanding of basic web technologies (HTML, HTTP, etc)
- Experience with using a web browser and common developer tools
- A strong interest in cybersecurity and ethical hacking
Audience
- Aspiring ethical hackers
- Security enthusiasts and IT professionals
- Developers and QA testers interested in web application security
Testimonials (5)
It was clear and with very good examples
Carlo Beccia - Aethra Telecomunications SRL
Course - AI-Powered Cybersecurity: Advanced Threat Detection & Response
The trainer was very knowledgable and took time to give a very good insight into cyber security issues. A lot of these examples could be used or modified for our learners and create some very engaging lesson activities.
Jenna - Merthyr College
Course - Fundamentals of Corporate Cyber Warfare
Pentester skills what demonstrate teacher
Oleksii Adamovych - EY GLOBAL SERVICES (POLAND) SP Z O O
Course - Ethical Hacker
The instructor has a very wide range of knowledge and is committed to what he does. He is able to interest the listener with his course. The scope of the training fully met my expectations.
Karolina Pfajfer - EY GLOBAL SERVICES (POLAND) SP Z O O
Course - MasterClass Certified Ethical Hacker Program
All is excellent