Course Outline
Introduction to Bug Bounty Programs for Government
- What is bug bounty hunting?
- Types of programs and platforms (HackerOne, Bugcrowd, Synack)
- Legal and ethical considerations (scope, disclosure, non-disclosure agreements [NDAs])
Vulnerability Classes and OWASP Top 10 for Government
- Understanding the OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities
- Case studies from real-world bug bounty reports
- Tools and checklists for identifying issues
Tools of the Trade for Government Security Professionals
- Burp Suite basics (interception, scanning, repeater)
- Browser developer tools
- Reconnaissance tools: Nmap, Sublist3r, Dirb, etc.
Testing for Common Vulnerabilities in Government Systems
- Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)
- SQL Injection (SQLi)
- Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Bug Hunting Methodologies for Government Security Teams
- Reconnaissance and target enumeration
- Manual vs. automated testing strategies
- Bug bounty hunting tips and workflows
Reporting and Disclosure for Government Programs
- Writing high-quality vulnerability reports
- Providing proof of concept (PoC) and risk explanation
- Interacting with triagers and program managers
Bug Bounty Platforms and Professional Development for Government Personnel
- Overview of major platforms (HackerOne, Bugcrowd, Synack, YesWeHack)
- Ethical hacking certifications (CEH, OSCP, etc.)
- Understanding program scopes, rules of engagement, and best practices
Summary and Next Steps for Government Security Initiatives
Requirements
- An understanding of fundamental web technologies (HTML, HTTP, etc.) for government use.
- Experience with utilizing a web browser and common developer tools.
- A strong interest in cybersecurity and ethical hacking practices.
Audience
- Aspiring ethical hackers for government roles.
- Security enthusiasts and IT professionals in the public sector.
- Developers and QA testers interested in enhancing web application security for government systems.
Testimonials (4)
The trainer was very knowledgable and took time to give a very good insight into cyber security issues. A lot of these examples could be used or modified for our learners and create some very engaging lesson activities.
Jenna - Merthyr College
Course - Fundamentals of Corporate Cyber Warfare
Pentester skills what demonstrate teacher
Oleksii Adamovych - EY GLOBAL SERVICES (POLAND) SP Z O O
Course - Ethical Hacker
The instructor has a very wide range of knowledge and is committed to what he does. He is able to interest the listener with his course. The scope of the training fully met my expectations.
Karolina Pfajfer - EY GLOBAL SERVICES (POLAND) SP Z O O
Course - MasterClass Certified Ethical Hacker Program
All is excellent