November 2018
Beginner to intermediate
270 pages
7h 53m
English
Overview
"Bug Bounty Hunting Essentials" is a practical guide for those interested in becoming white-hat hackers and excelling in uncovering vulnerabilities through bug bounty programs. The book covers the fundamentals of bug hunting, effective tool usage, and writing professional bug reports, providing a solid foundation for beginners and useful insights for more experienced hackers.
What this Book will help me do
- Understand the core concepts and scope of bug bounty hunting.
- Learn methodologies for identifying vulnerabilities in web and mobile applications.
- Gain proficiency in analyzing and replicating vulnerabilities for better reporting.
- Master the skill of writing and presenting clear, actionable bug reports.
- Familiarize yourself with important tools and communities in the bug bounty and ethical hacking space.
Author(s)
Carlos A. Lozano and Shahmeer Amir are experienced cybersecurity professionals and ethical hackers with a passion for teaching and community building. With years of hands-on experience in penetration testing and active contributions to the bug bounty community, they understand what it takes to excel in this field. They aim to make bug hunting approachable and rewarding for all.
Who is it for?
This book is perfect for aspiring ethical hackers, security enthusiasts, and technology-oriented professionals seeking to explore bug bounty hunting. It is suitable for beginners with no prior experience in the field, as well as white-hat hackers looking to refine their skills. If you are interested in becoming adept in identifying application vulnerabilities or entering the cybersecurity domain, this book is for you.
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