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CodeMash 2020 | Watch How The Giants Fall: Learning from Bug Bounty Results | John Melton

This conference talk is a fun, fast-moving survey of some of the best recent bug bounty finds against some of the largest and best-known applications in the world. Some of the bugs are really simple, some are super complex, but all are entertaining. Throughout this talk, John Melton will share what caused the issue and how to fix it. You'll walk away with entertainment, a view of the wide breadth of security issues, and practical ideas on testing and shoring up security in your own applications.

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Watch How The Giants Fall: Learning from Bug Bounty Results

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Suitable for intermediate learners seeking to refine their skills in web application security and bug hunting

John Melton, a respected expert in cybersecurity, is the instructor for this course

Provides practical insights and real-world examples from the latest bug bounty findings

This course focuses on the analysis of security vulnerabilities in well-known applications, making it relevant to the industry

May be less suitable for beginners with limited knowledge of web application security

Requires technical background such as familiarity with C++, Python, and web server architecture

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Learners who complete Learning from Bug Bounty Results: CodeMash will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Cybersecurity Analyst

In this role, you will ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of an organization's information systems and data. You will need to have expertise in bug bounty hunting and security best practices, and this course will strengthen your knowledge of recent vulnerabilities in popular applications. You will learn how to identify and exploit these vulnerabilities so that you can better protect your systems from attack.

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Penetration Tester

As a Penetration Tester, you will assess the security of computer systems, networks, and applications. You will use your knowledge of bug bounty hunting and security best practices to find vulnerabilities that could be exploited by attackers. This course will help you to improve your skills in identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities, and it will teach you how to write effective reports that can be used to fix those vulnerabilities.

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Security Engineer

This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining security measures for an organization's information systems and data. You will need to have a deep understanding of security best practices, and this course will help you to stay up-to-date on the latest vulnerabilities in popular applications. You will learn how to identify and fix these vulnerabilities so that you can better protect your systems from attack.

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Software Developer

Software Developers design, develop, and maintain software applications. While not explicitly security-focused, a strong focus on security best practices can help prevent bugs from reaching production. This course will help you to understand the common vulnerabilities that are found in software applications, and it will teach you how to write more secure code.

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Security Consultant

Security Consultants advise organizations on how to improve their security posture. You will need to have a deep understanding of security best practices and This course will help you to stay up-to-date on the latest vulnerabilities in popular applications. You will learn how to identify and fix these vulnerabilities so that you can better protect your clients' systems from attack.

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Security Researcher

Security Researchers find and exploit vulnerabilities in software applications. This course will help you to improve your skills in identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities, and it will teach you how to write effective reports that can be used to fix those vulnerabilities.

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Information Security Analyst

Information Security Analysts monitor an organization's security systems for suspicious activity. You will need to have a strong understanding of security best practices, and this course will help you to stay up-to-date on the latest vulnerabilities in popular applications. You will learn how to identify and fix these vulnerabilities so that you can better protect your organization's systems from attack.

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Risk Analyst

Risk Analysts assess the risks to an organization's information systems and data. You will need to have a deep understanding of security best practices, and this course will help you to stay up-to-date on the latest vulnerabilities in popular applications. You will learn how to identify and fix these vulnerabilities so that you can better protect your organization from attack.

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Security Manager

Security Managers oversee the security of an organization's information systems and data. You will need to have a deep understanding of security best practices, and this course will help you to stay up-to-date on the latest vulnerabilities in popular applications. You will learn how to identify and fix these vulnerabilities so that you can better protect your organization from attack.

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Security Architect

Security Architects design and implement security measures for an organization's information systems and data. You will need to have a deep understanding of security best practices, and this course will help you to stay up-to-date on the latest vulnerabilities in popular applications. You will learn how to identify and fix these vulnerabilities so that you can better protect your organization from attack.

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Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

The CISO is responsible for the overall security of an organization's information systems and data. You will need to have a deep understanding of security best practices, and this course will help you to stay up-to-date on the latest vulnerabilities in popular applications. You will learn how to identify and fix these vulnerabilities so that you can better protect your organization from attack.

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Bug Bounty Hunter

Bug Bounty Hunters find and exploit vulnerabilities in software applications and report them to the vendors for a reward. This course will help you to improve your skills in identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities, and it will teach you how to write effective reports that can be used to fix those vulnerabilities.

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Forensic Analyst

Forensic Analysts investigate computer crimes and collect evidence from electronic devices. You will need to have a strong understanding of security best practices, and this course will help you to stay up-to-date on the latest vulnerabilities in popular applications. You will learn how to identify and fix these vulnerabilities so that you can better protect your organization from attack.

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Incident Responder

Incident Responders handle security breaches and other security incidents. You will need to have a deep understanding of security best practices, and this course will help you to stay up-to-date on the latest vulnerabilities in popular applications. You will learn how to identify and fix these vulnerabilities so that you can better protect your organization from attack.

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DevSecOps Engineer

DevSecOps Engineers integrate security into the software development process. You will need to have a deep understanding of security best practices, and this course will help you to stay up-to-date on the latest vulnerabilities in popular applications. You will learn how to identify and fix these vulnerabilities so that you can better protect your organization from attack.

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