Attention Researchers:HELP WANTEDBugcrowd Private ProgramsBugcrowd runs a large number of private programs that aren’t publicly visible. These private programs range from testing webapps, to APIs, to reverse engineering binaries/desktop apps, to network pentests, and even IoT devices! Sometimes these programs need some pretty specific skill sets that may not be too common – that’s where this page comes in.Skills sets needed for current and upcoming private programs:GraphQL (added 3/1/19)Methodology Driven Penetration TestingAPIEmbedded devices (IoT/printers/WiFi-enabled-toasters/etc.)iOSAWS/Azure/Google Cloud Certifications (Solutions Architect, etc.)Reverse Engineering/Binary AnalysisBlockchain/Smart ContractsReconHow to ParticipateIf you’re looking to participate in any of our specialized programs, please fill out the Fast Track Google form – be sure to include your background, professional experience, and any evidence you can provide to showcase your skills and education (as well as any relevant links, etc.). By providing detailed information, it will help us match you to programs based on your preference and skillset, where you can be successful!Please note, if you don’t provide detailed information you will not be considered for private program invites. Additionally, filling out this form provides no guarantee that you will be added to private programs.Once we are able to review your information, if we feel you are a good match, we will send you a private program invite when we have a program that matches your skillset and background.Additionally, Bugcrowd has a number of private bounty programs that require researchers who have successfully completed a criminal background check. If you are interested in opting into be background checked (this is completely optional and choosing not to opt-in will not in any way affect your standing in the Crowd), please note this when completing the Fast Track Google form. Good luck and happy hunting!Free Guide7 Bug Bounty Myths, BUSTEDFrom confusion about how bug bounties work to questioning their effectiveness (and everything in between) we dug into our data to investigate the 7 Biggest Bug Bounty Myths.Get your CopyFrom Our BlogJanuary 10, 2021All You Need to Know About Bug Bounty Testing EnvironmentsDecember 17, 2020You’ve Got Mail! – Receiving Bugcrowd Private Program InvitesDecember 15, 2020Put Another ‘X’ on the Calendar: Researcher Availability now live!MORE BLOG POSTSNewsDecember 15, 2020High-Risk Vulnerabilities Discovery Increased 65% in 2020December 15, 2020Bugcrowd Study Reveals 65% Increase in Discovery of High-Risk Vulnerabilities in 2020 Amid COVID-19 PandemicDecember 14, 202026 Cyberspace Solarium Commission Recommendations Likely to Become Law With NDAA PassageMORE NEWSEventsExcellerate your Hunting with Bugcrowd and Microsoft!In partnership with Microsoft, Bugcrowd is excited to announce the launch of Excellerate, a tiered incentive program that will run…Register NowMORE EVENTS
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