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 Duration 21 hours

Course Outline

Introduction to Bug Bounty Programs

  • The concept of bug bounty hunting
  • Various program types and platforms (HackerOne, Bugcrowd, Synack)
  • Legal and ethical frameworks (scope, disclosure, NDA)

Vulnerability Classes and the OWASP Top 10

  • An overview of OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities
  • Real-world case studies from bug bounty reports
  • Utilizing tools and checklists to identify issues

Essential Tools

  • Basics of Burp Suite (interception, scanning, repeater)
  • Browser developer tools
  • Reconnaissance utilities: Nmap, Sublist3r, Dirb, and others

Testing for Common Vulnerabilities

  • Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
  • SQL Injection (SQLi)
  • Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)

Bug Hunting Methodologies

  • Reconnaissance and target enumeration
  • Strategies for manual versus automated testing
  • Best practices and workflows for bug bounty hunting

Reporting and Disclosure

  • Drafting high-quality vulnerability reports
  • Including proof of concept (PoC) and risk assessments
  • Collaborating with triagers and program managers

Bug Bounty Platforms and Career Growth

  • Overview of leading platforms (HackerOne, Bugcrowd, Synack, YesWeHack)
  • Ethical hacking certifications (CEH, OSCP, etc.)
  • Comprehending program scopes, rules of engagement, and best practices

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • Familiarity with fundamental web technologies (HTML, HTTP, etc.)
  • Proficiency in using web browsers and standard developer tools
  • A keen 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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