Responsible_Disclosure_and_Pentest_vs_Hacking.pptx

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1. Responsible Disclosure & Bug Bounty Programs Penetration Testing vs Malicious Hacking with Examples, Scenarios, and Exercises

2. What is Responsible Disclosure? • Process where security researchers report vulnerabilities ethically. • Notify the organization privately before going public. • Provides time to fix the issue. • Ensures security improvements without exposing users to risk.

3. Bug Bounty Programs • Crowdsourced cybersecurity testing. • Companies reward ethical hackers for finding vulnerabilities. • Rewards may include money, recognition, or swag. • Examples: Google VRP, HackerOne, Bugcrowd.

4. Why Bug Bounty Programs Matter • Encourages proactive vulnerability discovery. • Engages global ethical hacker community. • More cost-effective than traditional audits. • Real-world: Facebook paid millions in rewards to white-hat hackers.

5. Penetration Testing • Authorized simulated cyberattack on systems. • Identifies vulnerabilities before malicious actors exploit them. • Conducted by professional ethical hackers. • Scope, duration, and methods are agreed upon. • Example: Red team testing a financial institution’s online banking system.

6. Malicious Hacking • Unauthorized and illegal exploitation of systems. • Goal: Steal data, financial gain, sabotage. • Often results in criminal prosecution. • Example: A hacker exploiting an unpatched system to steal credit card numbers.

7. Penetration Testing vs Malicious Hacking Penetration Testing: • Legal, authorized, goal is security improvement. • Performed by professionals. Malicious Hacking: • Illegal, unauthorized, goal is exploitation. • Performed by cybercriminals. Scenario: Both may scan for vulnerabilities, but intent and permission make the difference.

8. Real-World Scenario • In 2018, Tesla launched a bug bounty program via Bugcrowd. • Ethical hackers identified vulnerabilities in Tesla vehicles. • Tesla rewarded hackers and improved security. • In contrast, hackers who illegally access connected car systems face criminal charges.

9. Basic Exercise: Browser / Kali Linux Exercise: Simple Vulnerability Discovery (Legal) 1. Open your browser. 2. Use the 'View Page Source' option on a public website (Ctrl+U). 3. Look for comments or exposed information (e.g., emails, test credentials). 4. Discuss: Why should developers avoid exposing sensitive info in code? Note: This is a safe and legal exercise, not actual exploitation.