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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

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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.

Who is this book for?

This book is for anyone interested in learning about bug bounties, from cybersecurity and ethical hacking enthusiasts to students and pentesters. Developers looking forward to improving their understanding of security through offensive techniques will also find this book useful.

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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Table of Contents

18 Chapters
Part 1: Introduction to the World of Bug Bounties Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 1: Introduction to Bug Bounties and How They Work Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 2: Preparing to Participate in a Bug Bounty Program Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 3: How to Choose a Bug Bounty Program Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 2: Preparation and Techniques for Participating in a Bug Bounty Program Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 4: Basic Security Concepts and Vulnerabilities Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 5: Types of Vulnerabilities Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 6: Methodologies for Security Testing Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 7: Required Tools and Resources Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 8: Advanced Techniques to Search for Vulnerabilities Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 9: How To Prepare and Present Quality Vulnerability Reports Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 3: Tips and Best Practices to Maximize Rewards Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 10: Trends in the World of Bug Bounties Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 11: Best Practices and Tips for Bug Bounty Programs Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 12: Effective Communication with Security Teams and Management of Rewards Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 13: Summary of What Has Been Learned Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Index Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
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Nick Sessa Oct 24, 2024
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I was given a copy of this book to read and provide feedback, and this is my honest, (unpaid) opinion.If you’re a beginner looking to get into bug bounties, this book is a solid start. It covers a lot of foundational concepts you need to get started in a clear, organized way. The author takes you from the basics of choosing a program to techniques for finding vulnerabilities. It balances technical concepts with practical advice, so you can immediately apply what you learn. The chapters on reporting and communicating with security teams are a solid bonus since this is an extremely undervalued skill to have.To be clear I think this book is a great foundational kickstart for people, but in this field, you really need to be a self starter and take all of the bits of info from this book and go deeper into those topics on your own. There’s no way one book will cover it all.
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Kindle Customer Jul 11, 2024
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If you're looking to get into bug bounty or are just starting out, this book will definitely bring your skills to the next level!The book covers a wide range of topics including attacks, techniques, and processes. This includes reading engagement language, types of vulnerabilities, types of exploits, how to write a report, and more.The book doesn't go into much detail on some of these topics, and just scratches the surface. So the only con I have is that the book isn't catered to those trying to dig deeper on a subject like exploits, etc.Overall definitely worth the read!
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Tiffany Fannon Aug 26, 2024
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This book is a great read for beginners into the Bug Bounty program. It covers many topics such as network and zero-day vulnerabilities. I found in to be very informative into the tasks that I do every day.Over all an excellent choice
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