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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

Maintaining ethics and integrity

Bug bounty programs are based on trust between companies and security researchers. Therefore, it is important to maintain high ethical standards and integrity at all times. This includes not performing illegal or harmful actions, not stealing data or confidential information, and not exploiting any vulnerabilities found.

In the world of bug bounty hunters, ethics and integrity are critical to maintaining the trust of clients and the community at large. The following will outline some of the best practices for maintaining ethics and integrity in the bug bounty world:

  • Understanding the goal of the bug bounty program: First, it is important to understand that the goal of bug bounty hunting is not to damage the company or its reputation. Instead, it is to help the company improve its security and protect its systems from potential threats. For this reason, it is always important to report bugs responsibly and ethically.
  • Following a code of...
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