Deep Diving Open Scope Bug Bounty Programs: Lessons from 3 Months on One Target

Join Mason as he shares insights from an intensive three-month engagement with a single open scope bug bounty program. This presentation will cover practical approaches to tackling open scope programs, including reconnaissance strategies, target prioritization, and methodologies that led to successful discoveries. Attendees will learn how to maximize their time and effectiveness when working with programs that offer broad testing parameters, drawing from real-world experience and lessons learned in the field.

Speaker Bio:
Mason is a dedicated cybersecurity professional who serves as a Bugcrowd triager and ranks among the top 100 ethical hackers on the Bugcrowd platform. As a self-taught security researcher, he began his bug bounty journey in 2019 with his first submission and has continued to develop his expertise through hands-on experience and continuous learning. His background demonstrates that success in ethical hacking comes from passion, persistence, and practical application rather than formal credentials alone.