This course aims to teach learners how to successfully manage bug bounty programs by controlling complexity and resisting perpetual temptation. The course covers topics such as the different types of bug bounty programs, strategies for limiting scope, the most effective controls, and the lifecycle of bug bounty programs. The course also discusses the differences between private and public programs, legal considerations, payment systems, ethical behavior, and the benefits and risks associated with bug bounty programs. The intended audience for this course includes individuals interested in information security, bug bounty hunters, security engineers, and professionals involved in product development and legal aspects of cybersecurity.
Bug Bounty Programs - Successfully Controlling Complexity and Perpetual Temptation
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
Panel
Introductions
How Many Companies Have Bug Bounty Programs
First Payout for a Hacker
Types of Bug Bounty Programs
Limiting Your Scope
Starting Private
Static Code Analysis
Private Program
Private vs Public
Most Effective Control
Hybrids
Lifecycle
Global vs US
Poorly defined scope
Inhouse counsel
Product development
Legal IR
Vulnerability database
When researchers get paid
Paying upfront
Setting expectations
Signing up for bugs that dont promise to pay
Fixing security vulnerabilities
Consistency
Audience Question
Public vs Private Disclosure
Sharing
False Negatives
Benefits
Legal Risks
False Positive Rates
Transferring Findings
Payment Systems
Payment Frameworks
Ethical Behavior
Ban Everyone
Facebook Bounty
Bitcoin Bounty
Summary
Taught by
OWASP Foundation
