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Bug Bounty Basics

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.

Beginner
1h 11m
(3)

Created by Lee Allen

Last Updated Nov 19, 2024

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Bug Bounty Basics

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.

Beginner
1h 11m
(3)

Created by Lee Allen

Last Updated Nov 19, 2024

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What you'll learn

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.

Bug Bounty Basics
Beginner
1h 11m
(3)
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Lee Allen - Pluralsight course - Bug Bounty Basics
Lee Allen
17 courses 4.4 author rating 509 ratings

Lee Allen is a penetration tester by trade. Lee has authored four books about penetration testing and has created several Pluralsight courses.

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