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Bug Bounty from Scratch. A comprehensive guide to discovering vulnerabilities and succeeding in cybersecurity

Bug Bounty from Scratch. A comprehensive guide to discovering vulnerabilities and succeeding in cybersecurity

Francisco Javier Santiago Vázquez

Ebook
Bug bounty programs help to enhance cybersecurity by incentivizing ethical hackers to discover vulnerabilities. This book is a comprehensive guide, equipping you with practical skills to excel in bug bounty programs and contribute to a safer digital ecosystem.
You’ll start with an introduction to the bug bounty world, followed by preparation techniques for participation, including vulnerability discovery methods, tools, and resources. Specific sections will provide you with tips and best practices to help you optimize rewards. The book also aims to cover fundamental aspects, such as program structure, key tools, methodologies, and common vulnerabilities, drawing insights from community hackers’ public reports. As you progress, you’ll discover that ethical hacking can be legally learned through bug bounty programs, gaining practical knowledge of offensive security and bug bounty platform operations.
By the end of this bug bounty book, you’ll have the confidence you need to navigate bug bounty programs, find security vulnerabilities, craft reports, and reap rewards.
  • 1. Introduction to Bug Bounties and How They Work
  • 2. Preparing to Participate in a Bug Bounty Program
  • 3. How to Choose a Bug Bounty Program
  • 4. Basic Security Concepts and Vulnerabilities
  • 5. Types of Vulnerabilities
  • 6. Methodologies for Security Testing
  • 7. Required Tools and Resources
  • 8. Advanced Techniques to Search for Vulnerabilities
  • 9. How to Prepare and Present Quality Vulnerability Reports
  • 10. Trends in the World of Bug Bounties
  • 11. Best Practices and Tips for Bug Bounty Programs
  • 12. Effective Communication with Security Teams and Management of Rewards
  • 13. Summary of What Has Been Learned
  • Title: Bug Bounty from Scratch. A comprehensive guide to discovering vulnerabilities and succeeding in cybersecurity
  • Author: Francisco Javier Santiago Vázquez
  • Original title: Bug Bounty from Scratch. A comprehensive guide to discovering vulnerabilities and succeeding in cybersecurity
  • ISBN: 9781803239521, 9781803239521
  • Date of issue: 2024-06-28
  • Format: Ebook
  • Item ID: e_3vsb
  • Publisher: Packt Publishing