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Bug Bounty from Scratch
Bug Bounty from Scratch

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

By Francisco Javier Santiago Vázquez
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Book Jun 2024 238 pages 1st Edition
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Bug Bounty from Scratch

Part 1: Introduction to the World of Bug Bounties

This first part of the book will be introductory; that is, it will familiarize you with everything to be found in the book. It will prepare you for all the chapters that follow.

This part has the following chapters:

  • Chapter 1, Introduction to Bug Bounties and How They Work
  • Chapter 2, Preparing to Participate in a Bug Bounty Program
  • Chapter 3, How to Choose a Bug Bounty Program
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Key benefits

  • Prepare to participate in a bug bounty program
  • Discover your first bug and claim your reward upon successful detection
  • Go through core security concepts as well as advanced techniques for vulnerability identification
  • Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

Description

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.

What you will learn

Explore best practices for participating in bug bounty programs and discover how rewards work Get to know the key steps in security testing, such as information gathering Use the right tools and resources for effective bug bounty participation Grasp strategies for ongoing skill development and ethical bug hunting Discover how to carefully evaluate bug bounty programs to choose the right one Understand basic security concepts and techniques for effective bug hunting Uncover complex vulnerabilities with advanced techniques such as privilege escalation

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Publication date : Jun 28, 2024
Length 238 pages
Edition : 1st Edition
Language : English
ISBN-13 : 9781803239255
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Publication date : Jun 28, 2024
Length 238 pages
Edition : 1st Edition
Language : English
ISBN-13 : 9781803239255
Category :
Languages :
Concepts :
Tools :

Table of Contents

19 Chapters
Preface Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
1. Part 1: Introduction to the World of Bug Bounties Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
2. Chapter 1: Introduction to Bug Bounties and How They Work Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
3. Chapter 2: Preparing to Participate in a Bug Bounty Program Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
4. Chapter 3: How to Choose a Bug Bounty Program Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
5. Part 2: Preparation and Techniques for Participating in a Bug Bounty Program Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
6. Chapter 4: Basic Security Concepts and Vulnerabilities Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
7. Chapter 5: Types of Vulnerabilities Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
8. Chapter 6: Methodologies for Security Testing Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
9. Chapter 7: Required Tools and Resources Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
10. Chapter 8: Advanced Techniques to Search for Vulnerabilities Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
11. Chapter 9: How To Prepare and Present Quality Vulnerability Reports Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
12. Part 3: Tips and Best Practices to Maximize Rewards Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
13. Chapter 10: Trends in the World of Bug Bounties Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
14. Chapter 11: Best Practices and Tips for Bug Bounty Programs Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
15. Chapter 12: Effective Communication with Security Teams and Management of Rewards Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
16. Chapter 13: Summary of What Has Been Learned Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
17. Index Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
18. Other Books You May Enjoy Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

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