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Finding the right program and platform to participate

Finding the right program and platform to participate

From the course: A Bug Bounty Toolkit for Security Researchers

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Finding the right program and platform to participate

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- [Instructor] So what's the difference between a program and a platform? A bug bounty platform is a service that manages multiple bug bounty programs for various companies and provides a central location for security researchers. A bug bounty program, on the other hand, is specific to a company. A company may choose to offer and manage its own program through a bug bounty platform, or manage it by themselves through their own bug bounty page. So not all bug bounty programs are created equally. Choosing a program that matches your interest and skills can really help you succeed. So how do you select the ideal bug bounty program? Let's break it down into a few key steps. First, assess your interest and skills. Are you more comfortable with application, mobile apps, APIs, or cloud infrastructure security? Knowing where your strengths lie will help you choose a program that fits your interest. For example, if you're skilled in web application security, look for programs that focus on web…

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