Web Security and Bug Bounty: Beginner Penetration Testing

Websites and applications face constant security threats, making skilled ethical hackers more valuable than ever. If you want to understand how attackers exploit web vulnerabilities and how to secure applications against them, this course is your starting point. You will transition from a complete beginner to a confident security enthusiast who can find, document, and report security flaws. You will learn the core methodologies used by professional penetration testers and bug bounty hunters to secure modern web environments. What you'll learn: - Understand fundamental web protocols, HTTP requests, and basic security terminology - Identify and analyze critical vulnerabilities based on the latest OWASP Top 10 standards - Explore common security flaws including SQL Injection, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), and CSRF - Analyze modern authentication vulnerabilities, including JWT and OAuth security weaknesses - Practice identifying API security flaws and misconfigured web headers - Write structured, professional bug reports to participate in bug bounty programs You will begin by learning fundamental networking and web architecture concepts before moving on to the analysis of common vulnerabilities. The material guides you step-by-step through scanning techniques, manual analysis, and the documentation process required to submit successful bug reports. This course is designed for absolute beginners with no prior cybersecurity experience, though a basic familiarity with how websites work is helpful. Start reading today to build your foundational skills in web security and ethical hacking.