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Bug Bounty from Scratch

You're reading from   Bug Bounty from Scratch A comprehensive guide to discovering vulnerabilities and succeeding in cybersecurity

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Product type Paperback
Published in Jun 2024
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781803239255
Length 238 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Francisco Javier Santiago Vázquez Francisco Javier Santiago Vázquez
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Table of Contents (19) Chapters Close

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

Main platforms

In this part of the chapter, dear reader, we will give you an overview of some bug bounty platforms. It is true that we are focusing in this book on HackerOne, one of the main worldwide platforms or perhaps the most important. But HackerOne is not the only one; there are many more. The family is growing, and each time they are of higher quality.

Here is a list of some of them:

  • HackerOne (https://www.hackerone.com/): When it comes to bug bounty programs, HackerOne stands out as the undisputed leader in terms of connecting with ethical hackers, establishing bounty programs, and disseminating and evaluating contributions made. The platform is distinguished by its ability to access a large community of IT security experts and by its comprehensive approach at all stages of the process.

    HackerOne is the preferred choice of renowned companies such as Google Play, PayPal, GitHub, Starbucks, and other high-profile organizations. Its presence on HackerOne attracts top...

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