This course teaches learners how to leverage bug bounty programs to kickstart a career in the security industry, particularly in Silicon Valley. The course covers topics such as understanding bug bounties, working at top tech companies like Facebook, building a reputation in the security community, and developing essential skills like security testing methodology. The teaching method involves a talk by an experienced professional in the bug bounty domain, providing insights, examples, and practical advice. The intended audience for this course includes individuals looking to enter the cybersecurity field, especially those interested in bug bounty programs and pursuing a career in Silicon Valley.
How to Use Bug Bounty to Start a Career in Silicon Valley
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
About me
Background
NCC Group
What is Bug Bounty
Bug Bounty is becoming a norm
Examples of bug bounties
Working at Facebook
Using the community
Indian research community
Where do I start
Jason Haddix
Security Testing Methodology
Scanners Are Not Bugs
Sandboxes
Methodology
Bugcrowd
Build a CV
Submitting to programs that dont pay
Building your reputation
Understand what you dont know
Understand the impact
Challenge yourself
Security Engineer
Getting a visa
Its not easy
You have to crawl
Opensource projects
Tell a story
Mentor
Goa
What companies are thinking about
Legal stuff
The chill space
Treat it like a job
Famous story
Language
Public speaker
Professional
Be super goofy
Never talk like this
Hacker 1 jumps on
Wrap up
You can go anywhere
Brazil
Outro
Taught by
nullcon
