What this book covers
Chapter 1, Introduction to Bug Bounties and How They Work, describes what a bug bounty is. It is a reward program offered by an organization or company to security researchers who discover and report security vulnerabilities in their systems. You will be given an insight into bug bounties, as in recent years, bug bounty programs have experienced a boom.
Chapter 2, Preparing to Participate in a Bug Bounty Program, will encourage you to get started in the wonderful world of bug bounties. Participating in a bug bounty program can be an exciting and rewarding experience, but to be successful, you need to be prepared. In this chapter are some important considerations to keep in mind before you start looking for vulnerabilities in a bug bounty program.
Chapter 3, How to Choose a Bug Bounty Program, introduces you to bug bounty programs. These programs are available from a variety of companies and organizations. As the popularity of these programs grows, it can be difficult to know which program is the right one to participate in. In this chapter are some factors to consider when choosing a bug bounty program.
Chapter 4, Basic Security Concepts and Vulnerabilities, covers security, which is a critical aspect of any system or application and refers to the ability to prevent, detect, and respond to threats and attacks. Vulnerabilities are weaknesses in a system or application that can be exploited to compromise security. This chapter has some basic concepts of security and vulnerabilities.
Chapter 5, Types of Vulnerabilities, is where the different types of vulnerabilities will be discussed in depth. Vulnerabilities are weaknesses in a system or application that can be exploited by attackers to compromise its security. There are many different types of vulnerabilities, which can be classified according to their origin or the way in which they can be exploited. This chapter will discuss some of the most common types of vulnerabilities.
Chapter 6, Methodologies for Security Testing, looks at how the methodology to be followed for bug bounties is very important. Security testing is an essential part of bug bounty programs and the security management of any system or application. Security testing is performed to identify vulnerabilities in a system or application before they can be exploited by attackers. This chapter contains the steps of a basic methodology for conducting security testing.
Chapter 7, Required Tools and Resources, covers how, to participate in bug bounty programs, it is necessary to have certain tools and resources to help identify and report vulnerabilities in systems and applications. This chapter talks about some of the tools and resources most commonly used in bug bounty programs.
Chapter 8, Advanced Techniques to Search for Vulnerabilities, goes much deeper into vulnerabilities. The importance of combining several techniques and tools to find complex vulnerabilities and final recommendations are covered.
Chapter 9, How to Prepare and Present Quality Vulnerability Reports, emphasizes the importance of making a good report. We cover what a good structure for a vulnerability report looks like, the elements to be included, examples, tips, and so on.
Chapter 10, Trends in the World of Bug Bounties, contains general guidance on how to write an effective vulnerability report, what a good vulnerability report structure looks like, tips on how to write a vulnerability report, and so on.
Chapter 11, Best Practices and Tips for Bug Bounty Programs, gives a brief explanation of the importance of continuous improvement in offensive security and the importance of being updated in the field of offensive security.
Chapter 12, Effective Communication with Security Teams and Management of Rewards, provides an explanation of the importance of effective communication in IT security management and bug bounty management.
Chapter 13, Summary of What Has Been Learned, is a summary of everything you will have learned in the book. You will be able to see how you have progressed.
