Required Tools and Resources
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. Some of the most commonly used tools and resources will be discussed in this chapter.
To succeed in the world of bug bounty, it is important to have several necessary tools and resources. In the chapter, we will take a more in-depth look at the following resources:
- Security certifications
- Exploit Database (ExploitDB)
- Tools
- Distros for security
- Blogs
- Training
- YouTube channels
After reading this chapter, you’ll know about the following:
- The tools and resources needed to conduct security testing: from vulnerability scanning and exploitation tools to information gathering and data analysis tools.
- How to configure and use the necessary security tools: how to install and configure the tools, how to use their features, and how to interpret...