Bug Bounty Roadmap: From Beginner to Advanced

Your complete guide to mastering Bug Bounty Hunting

Introduction to Bug Bounty

Bug bounties are a way for ethical hackers to find vulnerabilities in a company's systems and get rewarded for responsibly reporting them. To become proficient, you need to learn various aspects of web security, tools, and techniques.

Follow this roadmap step by step to become an expert Bug Bounty hunter.

1. Basics of Networking & Web Technology

Understand the fundamentals of how the web works, including protocols like HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, and how data travels across the web. Familiarize yourself with web development basics such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

2. Learn Web Application Security Fundamentals

Before diving into bug hunting, you should learn how web applications work, their architecture, and common vulnerabilities.

3. Master Reconnaissance

Recon is one of the most crucial steps in bug bounty hunting. Learning to gather information effectively will improve your chances of finding vulnerabilities.

4. Vulnerability Discovery & Exploitation

Now that you've mastered recon, it's time to explore vulnerabilities. The most common types include XSS, SQLi, SSRF, CSRF, and more.

5. Essential Bug Bounty Tools

There are a number of tools that will make your bug bounty hunting process easier. From network scanning to vulnerability exploitation, knowing how to use these tools is key.

6. Advanced Techniques and Specializations

Once you've mastered the basics, dive into more advanced topics like mobile app security, source code review, and advanced recon methods.

7. Practice: CTFs and Real-World Programs

After learning, the best way to grow is by practicing. Capture The Flag (CTF) platforms provide real-world like environments for practicing your skills.

8. Bonus Resources

Here you can find additional resources that I have curated for Bug Bounty Hunting. These resources may include full course, tutorials, tools, and more.