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What Is a Security Engineer? 2024 Career Guide

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What Is a Security Engineer? 2024 Career Guide

In today's digital age, where cyber threats loom large, the role of a Security Engineer has become increasingly critical. These professionals are the guardians of an organization's digital assets, responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security systems. What Does a Security Engineer Do? A Security

Terraform Security: Protecting Against Misconfigurations

Terraform Security: Protecting Against Misconfigurations

Misconfigurations are one of the most common security risks when using Terraform. Let's delve deeper into this issue. Understanding Terraform Misconfigurations A misconfiguration occurs when a Terraform configuration file contains incorrect settings or omits essential security controls, leading to unintended consequences. These can range from exposing resources to

What is IaC and why it's important

What is IaC and why it's important

Deep Dive into IaC Security Understanding Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Infrastructure as Code (IaC) is a revolutionary approach to managing and provisioning IT infrastructure using code rather than manual processes. It involves defining infrastructure resources like servers, networks, and storage in configuration files, which can then be versioned, tested, and

DevSecOps in Practice: Implementing SAST and DAST

DevSecOps in Practice: Implementing SAST and DAST

In our previous blog, we introduced the concept of DevSecOps and its importance in building secure software. Now, let's dive deeper into two essential tools for implementing DevSecOps: Static Application Security Testing (SAST) and Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST). Understanding SAST and DAST * SAST (Static Application Security Testing)

What is DevSecOps? DevSecOps for Beginners

What is DevSecOps? DevSecOps for Beginners

In today's 1-paced world, software development is all about speed and efficiency. But with increased speed comes increased risk. This is where DevSecOps comes in. What is DevSecOps? Imagine a bakery. They churn out delicious bread, but if they forget to check the ingredients or bake at the

Learn About Local File Inclusion

Learn About Local File Inclusion

Hey bug bounty hunters! Let's dive into one of the trickier vulnerabilities out there: Local File Inclusion, or LFI. This vulnerability is very similar to a known one, which is directory/path traversal. It's really fun to look for this vulnerability, which has some impact on

Learn About Waf Bypass

Learn About Waf Bypass

What is WAF? A web application firewall (WAF) is a collection of sensors and filters used to identify and stop network intrusions on websites. The OSI model's application layer is referred to as WAFs. One security tool that is employed is the web application firewall. It makes this

GraphQL Bugs: Your Hidden Gold in Web Application

GraphQL Bugs: Your Hidden Gold in Web Application

GraphQL is a cool new kid on the API block, promising flexibility and efficiency. But guess what? It's not immune to vulnerabilities, and that's where we come in – bug bounty hunters! 💰 Why GraphQL? Unlike REST APIs with fixed data structures, GraphQL lets you ask for exactly

Rate Limiting In Modern APIs

Rate Limiting In Modern APIs

Introduction Rate limiting is an essential security mechanism in modern APIs. Its purpose is to prevent abuse, protect server resources, and ensure service availability for all users. However, incorrect or weak configurations can lead to vulnerabilities that bug bounty hunters can exploit. Understanding Rate Limiting ● What is Rate Limiting? A

Broken Authentication in APIs , APIs can make you so rich $$$

Broken Authentication in APIs , APIs can make you so rich $$$

Introduction Authentication and authorization mechanisms are the gatekeepers of APIs, ensuring that only authorized users can access specific resources and perform allowed actions. However, flaws in these mechanisms are rampant and often lead to severe security breaches. Mastering the art of finding broken authentication vulnerabilities can be a lucrative skill

Extensive API Pentesting Guide for Bug Bounty Hunters

Extensive API Pentesting Guide for Bug Bounty Hunters

Introduction APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) are the glue that holds modern applications together. However, they are also a prime target for attackers. A successful API pentest can reveal critical vulnerabilities that could be generously rewarded in Bug Bounty programs. Understanding APIs ● What is an API? An interface that allows different

Learn About how to use Burp Suite

Learn About how to use Burp Suite

Let's see how to use this Burp Suite stuff and how to make money with it. Installing a browser and proxy: The basics Bug bounty hunters use Burp Suite, a powerful tool, extensively to discover vulnerabilities in web applications. It is a group of technologies that combine to

Learn About Google Dork

Learn About Google Dork

Google Dork, commonly known as "Google Hacking," is a method for using Google search to uncover security flaws in a website. Security researchers will find it quite useful, and you may obtain sensitive data, including usernames and passwords, by exploiting Google's web crawling capabilities. Google Dorks

Learn About SQLi

Learn About SQLi

SQL Injection (SQLi) is a prevalent and potent web vulnerability that allows attackers to manipulate a website's database queries. Imagine a hacker whispering commands directly into the database's ear, bypassing the website's security measures and gaining unauthorized access to sensitive information or even control

Learn About Subdomain Takeover

Learn About Subdomain Takeover

The Art of Hijacking Forgotten Domains Imagine this: You stumble upon a dusty old map leading to a forgotten corner of a vast kingdom. But instead of buried treasure, you find an abandoned castle ripe for the taking. That's the essence of a subdomain takeover - discovering neglected

Learn About Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)

Learn About Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)

Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) is a cunning vulnerability that allows attackers to manipulate a web application into making requests to internal or external resources on their behalf. Imagine a hacker using a web application as a puppet, forcing it to fetch sensitive data or perform actions that it shouldn'

XML External Entities (XXE): Unleashing the Power of XML

XML External Entities (XXE): Unleashing the Power of XML

XML External Entities (XXE) is a type of web vulnerability that allows attackers to exploit weaknesses in how an application parses XML input. Think of it as a secret passage hidden within the structure of an XML document, waiting to be discovered and exploited by a cunning adversary. Understanding XXE:

Learn About 403 Bypass

Learn About 403 Bypass

When you don't have authorization to view a webpage or anything else on a web server, you get a 403 Forbidden Error. When you are bug hunting on your target, it frequently happens that you go deep into the target and that you also receive 403 Forbidden or

Learn About Insecure Direct Object References (IDOR)

Learn About Insecure Direct Object References (IDOR)

Insecure Direct Object References (IDOR), also known as broken object level authorization, is a vulnerability that arises when a web application exposes a direct reference to an internal implementation object, such as a file, directory, or database key. It's like leaving a treasure chest unlocked, allowing anyone with

Carriage Return Line Feed (CRLF)

Carriage Return Line Feed (CRLF)

The term CRLF refers to Carriage Return (ASCII 13, \r) Line Feed (ASCII 10, \n). They're used to note the termination of a line, however, dealt with differently in today’s popular Operating Systems. For example: in Windows both a CR and LF are required to note the

CSRF in Bug Hunting

CSRF in Bug Hunting

Cross-Site Request Forgery, or CSRF, is a technique that an attacker can use to alter user data, passwords, and other information without the user's knowledge. The attacker's goal is to fool the user into clicking a link even if they have already authenticated with the application

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) bug

Vulnerabilities 101

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) bug

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF): Missing CSRF token can make critical actions on your account remotely. Simple bug to find, this is one of my favourite type of bugs too. Most people think that finding this is not worth to find. They are wrong, I have tons of success stories found

Open Rediction in Bug Hunting

Vulnerabilities 101

Open Rediction in Bug Hunting

I'll try to cover all of the information I know regarding open redirect. I just found an open redirect on a private program, which I was able to use to access the victim's account. With the help of this essay, I thought I'd let

Open Rediction Bug

Open Rediction Bug

Open redirects are fun to find. Most Bug Bounty programs not pay more than $250 per each but still love finding them. I have found around 500 open redirects in my life. I don't look for them so much anymore, but still think is a must-look for a

Want to succeed in bug bounties? Follow these 10 tips! 🧵👇

Want to succeed in bug bounties? Follow these 10 tips! 🧵👇

#1 Start This may seem obvious, but it's the hardest thing for most people to do. Just do it! Take the leap, even if you don't feel ready. You won't regret it. #2 Target fresh programs Always be on the lookout for fresh targets