Bug Bounty Training
Bug bounty hunting is one of the best ways to learn real-world web security, but most beginners get stuck between watching videos and finding their first valid bug. My training focuses on the practical methodology I use myself on HackerOne, Bugcrowd and YesWeHack.
It is suited to beginners with basic web knowledge, developers who want to understand attacks, and security professionals moving into offensive work.
What the training covers
- Foundations: how the web works (HTTP, cookies, sessions, APIs) from an attacker’s point of view.
- Reconnaissance: subdomain enumeration, content discovery and building a target map.
- Core vulnerability classes: IDOR and access control, XSS, SSRF, injection, authentication flaws and business logic bugs.
- Tools: practical use of Burp Suite and common open-source recon tools.
- Choosing programs: reading scope and rules, and picking targets that suit your level.
- Report writing: writing reports that get triaged quickly and rated fairly.
- Responsible disclosure: staying in scope, testing safely and respecting program rules.
How the bug bounty hunter training works
The training follows the same order I work in on a real program, so every session builds on the last:
- Set up your lab and tools. Burp Suite, a clean browser profile, note-taking and a safe practice target such as OWASP Juice Shop.
- Learn one bug class at a time. Understand why it happens, find it manually in the lab, then look for it on a real in-scope target.
- Build a repeatable recon workflow. The process I describe in my bug bounty recon methodology, plus how to automate the boring parts (see AI agents for bug bounty recon).
- Hunt with feedback. We review your notes, findings and draft reports together, so you learn what triagers look for.
Who this bug bounty training is for
- Beginners who know basic web concepts and want a clear path to their first valid report.
- Developers and QA engineers who want to think like an attacker and write more secure code.
- Security professionals moving from defensive work, IT or SOC roles into offensive security.
- Teams that want hands-on web security training based on real-world bugs rather than slides.
Bug bounty training FAQ
Do I need coding experience?
No, but basic HTML, JavaScript and HTTP knowledge helps a lot. Being able to read code becomes more useful as you move to API and logic bugs.
Which platforms will I learn to hunt on?
The methodology works on any program. I use HackerOne, Bugcrowd and YesWeHack, and we cover how to read scope and pick programs on each.
How long until I find my first bug?
It varies with practice time and target choice. Some learners report something valid within weeks; for others it takes months. The goal of the training is to shorten that curve, not to promise a timeline.
Is bug bounty hunting legal?
Yes, when you stay inside a program’s published scope and rules. Testing anything outside scope, or without permission, is not allowed, and we cover safe testing in detail.
Format
Training is available as one-to-one mentoring or sessions for small groups and teams. Contact me for current formats, schedule and fees. You can also find self-paced material under Training & Learning in the menu.
A realistic expectation
Training gives you a methodology and a head start. Results in bug bounty depend on practice and persistence, and earnings are never guaranteed.
Get started
Read the basics of bug bounty hunting on my blog, then get in touch to discuss training.