Cybersecurity Essentials Your Guide To Ethical Hacking And Bug Bounty Programs(1st Edition)

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Book Price $0 : The Cybersecurity Essentials: Your Guide To Ethical Hacking And Bug Bounty Programs Serves As A Comprehensive Guide For Individuals Aspiring To Enter The Field Of Cybersecurity, Specifically Focusing On Ethical Hacking And Bug Bounty Hunting. The Book Is Structured Into Several Chapters, Each Providing Essential Knowledge And Practical Skills Necessary For Success In This Domain.Key Topics Covered:Introduction: The Book Begins With An Overview Of The Growing Importance Of Cybersecurity In Today’s Digital Age. It Highlights The Roles Of Ethical Hackers And Bug Bounty Hunters In Safeguarding Digital Assets.Getting Started With Ethical Hacking: This Chapter Introduces Readers To The Fundamental Concepts Of Ethical Hacking, Including The Importance Of Permissions And Legal Considerations, As Well As The Necessary Knowledge Of Networking And Security Principles.Tools Of The Trade: The Book Details Essential Tools For Ethical Hackers, Including Nmap For Network Scanning, Wireshark For Packet Analysis, And Burp Suite For Web Vulnerability Testing. Each Tool's Features And Common Commands Are Explained.Understanding Vulnerabilities: The OWASP Top 10 Vulnerabilities Are Explored In-depth, Detailing Common Threats Such As SQL Injection And Cross-Site Scripting (XSS). This Chapter Emphasizes The Significance Of Recognizing And Mitigating These Vulnerabilities.Advanced Exploitation Techniques: Readers Learn About Social Engineering Tactics And How Attackers Exploit Human Psychology. Techniques For Exploiting Web Vulnerabilities Are Also Discussed.Bug Bounty Insights: This Chapter Covers How Bug Bounty Programs Operate, Including The Lifecycle Of A Bug Report, Tips For Writing Effective Reports, And Analyses Of Real-world Case Studies.Checklists And Templates: Predefined Checklists For Penetration Testing And Vulnerability Reporting Templates Are Provided To Help Readers Organize Their Findings And Recommendations Effectively.Emerging Trends In Cybersecurity: The Book Examines The Impact Of AI And Machine Learning In Cybersecurity, Including Both Defense Mechanisms And Potential Misuse By Attackers.Future Of Bug Bounties And Ethical Hacking: The Evolution Of Bug Bounty Programs And The Expanding Role Of Ethical Hackers Are Discussed, Highlighting The Need For Continuous Learning And Adaptation In The Field.Case Studies: Real-world Examples From Companies Like Google And HackerOne Illustrate Successful Bug Bounty Programs And The Importance Of Crowd-sourced Security Testing. See more