Introduction
Getting started with bug bounty programs
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Prerequisites for this course
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Disclaimer: The intent of this course
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1. How to Get Started in Bug Bounty
Essential technical skills required
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Essential security skills required
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Additional skills: Good to have
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Finding the right program and platform to participate
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Understanding the challenges
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Read the rules
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Signing up and creating test accounts
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2. Learning Fundamentals and Sharpening the Axe
Free hands-on resources
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Useful books and reading materials
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Essential tools and software needed
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OWASP Top 10
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Trainings, courses, and certifications to consider
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3. Reconnaissance and Threat Modeling
Information gathering techniques
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Tools for reconnaissance and threat intelligence
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Mapping attack surfaces
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Threat modeling fundamentals
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4. Types of Testing
Automated and manual testing
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Functional testing
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Business logic testing
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Compliance testing
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5. Tools to Use
Proxy tools such as Burp Suite or ZAP
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Open-source scanners
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Write custom scripts
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6. Common Vulnerabilities in Action
Cross-site scripting (XSS)
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SQL injection (SQLi)
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Broken access control
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Insecure Direct Object References (IDOR)
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Common vulnerabilities
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7. Advanced Pentesting Skills
Chaining vulnerabilities together
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Supply chain issues
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Zero-day vulnerability
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Authentication and authorization issues
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Browser security model
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Cryptographic issues
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8. Documenting and Submitting Bug Bounty Reports
Creating a well-crafted vulnerability report
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Responsible disclosure
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Managing communication
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9. Staying up to Date with the Threat Landscape
Leveraging LLM for security testing
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Continuous learning
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Conference talks, community, and networking
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Conclusion
Get started
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Ex_Files_Bug_Bounty_Toolkit_Security_Researchers.zip
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