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Play by Play: Bug Bounties for Researchers

In this course, you’ll learn how bug bounty programs operate from the perspective of the researcher.

Casey Ellis - Pluralsight course - Play by Play: Bug Bounties for Researchers
by Casey Ellis
Troy Hunt - Pluralsight course - Play by Play: Bug Bounties for Researchers
by Troy Hunt
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What you'll learn

In this course, Play by Play: Bug Bounties for Researchers, Troy Hunt and Casey Ellis discuss bug bounties from the perspective of the individual researcher. Learn how to get started, how to find opportunities, and see what the bug submission process can look like. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to speak to the benefits of participating in a bug bounty program and have a list of further resources to explore if you want to pursue bug bounties on your own.

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Casey Ellis - Pluralsight course - Play by Play: Bug Bounties for Researchers
Casey Ellis

Bugcrowd Founder and CTO, Casey Ellis, is an infosec veteran who pioneered the Bug-Bounty-as-a-Service model, launching the first bug bounty programs on Bugcrowd in 2012.

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Troy Hunt - Pluralsight course - Play by Play: Bug Bounties for Researchers
Troy Hunt

Troy Hunt is a Microsoft Regional Director and MVP for Developer Security. He's a regular conference speaker, frequent blogger at troyhunt.com and is the creator of the data breach notification service known as “Have I Been Pwned”.

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