Bug Bounty Basics – Pluralsight

by Lee Allen

New to bug bounty hunting? Let's get you started. This course will teach you how to spot and exploit common web vulnerabilities like XSS, cookie issues, and IDOR using developer tools, kicking off your journey as a bug hunter.

Beginning bug bounty hunters might struggle to get started due to a lack of practical knowledge and experience with common web vulnerabilities. In this course, Bug Bounty Basics, you'll learn to identify and exploit a few fundamental web security issues. First, you'll quickly explore the mindset of a bug bounty hunter and the basics of web application security. Next, you'll discover how to manually find and verify vulnerabilities like cross-site scripting (XSS), improper access control, and insecure direct object references (IDOR) using developer tools. Finally, you'll get a brief overview of documentation best practices and fundamental ethical considerations in bug bounty hunting. When you're finished with this course, you'll have the foundational skills and knowledge needed to start identifying common web vulnerabilities and take your first steps in the exciting world of bug bounty hunting.

With over two decades of experience in the security industry, Lee is a seasoned professional with a proven track record of delivering top-notch security services to a diverse range of organizations. From Internet Service Providers and computer manufacturers to global pharmaceutical companies, public universities, and a major bank, Lee has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry. With experience as a leader of the penetration testing team at a large bank, Lee has developed deep expe... morertise in identifying vulnerabilities and developing effective mitigation strategies. He is also an author, having published multiple books on penetration testing and creating more than a dozen video courses on various security topics for Pluralsight. Currently, Lee is focused on leveraging his skills in static application security testing to help financial institutions strengthen their defenses against cyber threats.

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Bug Bounty Basics - Pluralsight