The potential rewards? Well, they’re not just monetary. There’s a real sense of achievement in knowing that your skills can help secure digital spaces

Greetings, future bug bounty hunters! Welcome to the exciting world of cybersecurity, a domain where curiosity, passion, and perseverance can turn into profitable skills.

Bug bounty hunting, in particular, can be a thrilling adventure, one where you navigate complex digital landscapes in search of elusive vulnerabilities.

The potential rewards?

Well, they’re not just monetary; there’s a real sense of achievement in knowing that your skills can help secure digital spaces.

So, if you’re ready to explore, here are the proven 10 steps to kickstart your journey into bug bounty hunting.

Before you go bug hunting, it’s important to understand the terrain. Learn the basics of web technologies, such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and SQL.

Don’t forget networking and basic system administration.

The more you understand about these technologies, the easier it’ll be for you to find the cracks.

Apply what you’ve learned.

Build simple web applications. Break them, then fix them.

My early days were full of “Oops!” and “Aha!” moments, and I cherished every single one of them because they made me better at my craft.

There are plenty of resources to learn about common web vulnerabilities.

OWASP (Open Web Application Security Project) is a good starting point. Their Top 10 lists the most critical web application security risks.

Test your skills on platforms like Hack The Box, OWASP WebGoat, or OWASP Juice Shop.