Using Real-world Bug Bounty Programs in Secure Coding Course: Experience Report
Kamil Malinka, Anton Firc, Pavel Loutocký, Jakub Vostoupal, Andrej Krištofík, František Kasl · 2024
To keep up with the growing number of cyber-attacks and associated threats, there is an ever-increasing demand for cybersecurity professionals and new methods and technologies. Training new cybersecurity professionals is a challenging task due to the broad scope of the area. One particular field where there is a shortage of experts is Ethical Hacking. Due to its complexity, it often faces educational constraints. Recognizing these challenges, we propose a solution: integrating a real-world bug bounty programme into the cybersecurity curriculum. This innovative approach aims to fill the practical cybersecurity education gap and brings additional positive benefits.