What the Hack - A Personal Story about Ethical Hacking

Explore the world of ethical hacking through a personal narrative in this 41-minute conference talk from GOTO Copenhagen 2022. Gain insights into bug bounty programs, learn about different hacker profiles, and discover valuable resources for aspiring cybersecurity professionals. Delve into the experiences of full-time hackers, academics, careerists, and moonlighters who have identified vulnerabilities for major companies and government organizations. Discover recommended books on bug bounty hunting, web security, and cybersecurity fundamentals. Follow along as Ben Sadeghipour, VP of Research at Hadrian Security, shares his journey and provides a comprehensive overview of the ethical hacking landscape.

Intro
What is bug bounty?
Personal stories & hacker profiles
The full timer
dawgyg
Mayonaise
zlz
The academic
Jack Cable
Dee-See
The Careerist
Yaworsk
Teknogeek
The moonlighter
ziot
Bug bounty content creators
Books & other resources
NahamSec
Summary
Outro