Bug Bounty Hunting

  1. Bug Bounty Platform Navigation
    1. Major Platform Analysis
      1. HackerOne
        1. Platform Features
          1. Reputation System
            1. Signal Calculation
              1. Invitation Process
              2. Bugcrowd
                1. CrowdStream Features
                  1. Researcher Levels
                    1. Point System
                    2. Synack
                      1. Red Team Platform
                        1. Vetting Requirements
                          1. Exclusive Programs
                          2. Intigriti
                            1. European Focus
                              1. Community Features
                                1. Researcher Recognition
                                2. YesWeHack
                                  1. Global Reach
                                    1. Certification Programs
                                    2. Open Bug Bounty
                                      1. Responsible Disclosure
                                        1. Non-Monetary Recognition
                                      2. Program Types and Selection
                                        1. Public Programs
                                          1. Open Participation
                                            1. Community Visibility
                                              1. Competition Levels
                                              2. Private Programs
                                                1. Invitation Requirements
                                                  1. Exclusive Access
                                                    1. Higher Reward Potential
                                                    2. Continuous Programs
                                                      1. Ongoing Testing
                                                        1. Long-Term Relationships
                                                        2. Time-Limited Programs
                                                          1. Contest Format
                                                            1. Intensive Testing Periods
                                                          2. Reputation Building
                                                            1. Signal-to-Noise Ratio
                                                              1. Quality over Quantity
                                                                1. Valid Report Submission
                                                                  1. Duplicate Avoidance
                                                                  2. Community Engagement
                                                                    1. Forum Participation
                                                                      1. Knowledge Sharing
                                                                        1. Mentorship Activities
                                                                        2. Consistency Factors
                                                                          1. Regular Participation
                                                                            1. Reliable Communication
                                                                              1. Professional Conduct
                                                                            2. Financial Management
                                                                              1. Payment Processing
                                                                                1. Platform Payment Methods
                                                                                  1. International Considerations
                                                                                    1. Currency Conversion
                                                                                    2. Tax Obligations
                                                                                      1. Income Reporting
                                                                                        1. International Tax Treaties
                                                                                          1. Professional Consultation
                                                                                          2. Financial Planning
                                                                                            1. Income Tracking
                                                                                              1. Expense Management
                                                                                                1. Investment Strategies