Lesson 9: Ethical Hacking Careers & Bug Bounty

Ethical hacking is a real and respected career path. Companies hire professionals to protect their systems.

Career Paths

Penetration Tester
Security Analyst
SOC Analyst
Security Consultant
Bug Bounty Hunter

Bug Bounty Programs

Bug bounty programs pay ethical hackers for responsibly reporting security vulnerabilities.

Report vulnerability
Provide proof
Get rewarded

Important Skills Beyond Hacking

Report writing
Communication
Ethics
Continuous learning