Bug Bounty Hunting Prerequisites

Before moving on to the actual BBH series, I will be writing 2–3 blogs related to Prerequisites, Roadmap (followed by me & professionals as well — based on the write-ups) & Labs (free & paid) from beginner to advanced level.

This is one of the crucial write-ups & will get you the idea about what concepts/skills you must learn/earn before diving into BBH. We will deep dive into most of the concepts listed here with actual/practical approach.

Before starting, do read the previous writeup from this series:

Before diving into bug bounty hunting, you need a strong foundation in cybersecurity principles. This includes understanding:

CIA Triad: Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability — the pillars of cybersecurity.

Common Threats: Malware, phishing, ransomware, and more.

Networking Concepts: Networking is the backbone of communication in the digital world. To effectively identify vulnerabilities, you…