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The Vulnerability Researcher’s Handbook

This book is a guide to help security professionals learn about the process of discovering and publishing vulnerabilities in software. They'll learn how to build and execute winning vulnerability research strategies and disclosure methods and find out exactly how to claim credit for their work by opening CVEs and sharing their research publicly.

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Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Completion Time

8h40m

Language

English

About Book

Who Is This Book For?

This book is for security analysts, researchers, penetration testers, software developers, IT engineers, and anyone who wants to learn how vulnerabilities are found and then disclosed to the public. You’ll need intermediate knowledge of operating systems, software, and interconnected systems before you get started. No prior experience with zero-day vulnerabilities is needed, but some exposure to vulnerability scanners and penetration testing tools will help accelerate your journey to publishing your first vulnerability.

Book content

chapters 8h40m total length

An Introduction to Vulnerabilities

Exploring Real-World Impacts of Zero-Days

Vulnerability Research – Getting Started with Successful Strategies

Vulnerability Disclosure – Communicating Security Findings

Vulnerability Publishing – Getting Your Work Published in Databases

Vulnerability Mediation – When Things Go Wrong and Who Can Help

Independent Vulnerability Publishing

Real-World Case Studies – Digging into Successful (and Unsuccessful) Research Reporting

Working with Security Researchers – A Vendor’s Guide

Templates, Resources, and Final Guidance

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