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 Duration 21 hours (3 days)

Course Outline

Introduction to Bug Bounty Programs

  • Defining the scope and nature of bug bounty hunting
  • Exploration of program types and leading platforms (HackerOne, Bugcrowd, Synack)
  • Review of legal and ethical frameworks, including scope, disclosure policies, and NDAs

Vulnerability Classes and OWASP Top 10

  • Deep dive into the OWASP Top 10 critical vulnerabilities
  • Analysis of case studies drawn from real-world bug bounty submissions
  • Utilization of specialized tools and checklists for issue identification

Essential Toolset

  • Foundations of Burp Suite, covering interception, scanning, and the repeater
  • Mastery of browser developer tools
  • Introduction to reconnaissance utilities such as Nmap, Sublist3r, and Dirb

Testing for Common Vulnerabilities

  • Identification and analysis of Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
  • Detection and assessment of SQL Injection (SQLi)
  • Understanding Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) risks

Bug Hunting Strategies

  • Techniques for reconnaissance and target enumeration
  • Comparing manual testing approaches with automated strategies
  • Adoption of effective bug bounty workflows and professional tips

Reporting and Disclosure Protocols

  • Authoring high-quality, comprehensive vulnerability reports
  • Including proof of concept (PoC) and clear risk explanations
  • Navigating interactions with triagers and program managers

Platforms and Professional Growth

  • Survey of major industry platforms (HackerOne, Bugcrowd, Synack, YesWeHack)
  • Overview of relevant ethical hacking certifications (CEH, OSCP, etc.)
  • Compliance with program scopes, rules of engagement, and industry best practices

Conclusion and Future Pathways

Requirements

  • Familiarity with fundamental web technologies (e.g., HTML, HTTP)
  • Proficiency in utilizing web browsers and standard developer tools
  • A keen interest in cybersecurity and ethical hacking practices

Target Audience

  • Individuals aspiring to become ethical hackers
  • Cybersecurity enthusiasts and IT professionals
  • Developers and QA testers with a focus on web application security

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