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 (4)
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
All is excellent