Roadmap

Bug bounty programs invite ethical hackers to find security vulnerabilities in applications and systems in exchange for monetary rewards.

Unlike traditional pentests (limited time) or automated scanners (lots of noise, few meaningful results), bug bounty hunters and security researchers like you provide continuous, real-world testing that uncovers critical vulnerabilities that automated tools often miss.

Before you can hack a target, you need to know what you're working with. Reconnaissance is the process of gathering information about your target to map out its entire attack surface.

The more you know about an application's infrastructure, endpoints, and technologies, the more vulnerabilities you're likely to find!

Once you've mapped your target's attack surface, it's time to hunt for the vulnerabilities that matter most!

These core web vulnerability classes continue to plague web applications year after year, mastering them will help you find high-impact bugs on virtually any target.

You've learned the fundamentals, now it's time to put your skills to the test!

Remember, bug bounty hunting is a continuous learning journey. The best hunters never stop learning, remain curious, continually improve their methodology, discover new attack vectors, and adapt to evolving security trends.

Ready to earn your first bounty? Browse through our 70+ public bug bounty programs and pick a target that matches your skill level.