How to Use Bug Bounty to Start a Career in Silicon Valley

Discover how to leverage bug bounty programs to launch a successful career in Silicon Valley's tech industry. Learn from Adam Ruddermann, Director of Bug Bounty Services Practice at NCC Group, as he shares insights on becoming a competitive candidate for security positions at top companies. Explore the growing demand for qualified security professionals, understand the basics of bug bounty programs, and gain practical advice on building your skills and reputation. Get tips on creating a strong CV, submitting to various programs, understanding impact, and challenging yourself. Delve into the process of becoming a security engineer, navigating visa requirements, and the importance of open-source contributions. Gain valuable insights on professional conduct, public speaking, and networking within the security community. Whether you're new to the industry or looking to advance your career, this talk provides a roadmap for success in the competitive world of cybersecurity.

Introduction
About me
Background
NCC Group
What is Bug Bounty
Bug Bounty is becoming a norm
Examples of bug bounties
Working at Facebook
Using the community
Indian research community
Where do I start
Jason Haddix
Security Testing Methodology
Scanners Are Not Bugs
Sandboxes
Methodology
Bugcrowd
Build a CV
Submitting to programs that dont pay
Building your reputation
Understand what you dont know
Understand the impact
Challenge yourself
Security Engineer
Getting a visa
Its not easy
You have to crawl
Opensource projects
Tell a story
Mentor
Goa
What companies are thinking about
Legal stuff
The chill space
Treat it like a job
Famous story
Language
Public speaker
Professional
Be super goofy
Never talk like this
Hacker 1 jumps on
Wrap up
You can go anywhere
Brazil
Outro