Reflecting on the highs and lows of 2024, the host dives into personal achievements and outlines ambitious goals for 2025. They introduce exciting community initiatives like the Bug Bounty Hunters Guild and Critical Research Lab. Insights into personal inventory reveal valuable lessons learned, emphasizing the importance of community and accountability in the bug bounty world. It's a thoughtful mix of reflection and forward-thinking that promises to inspire fellow hackers.
The launch of a full-time Bug Bounty Hunters Guild aims to cultivate community support and professional growth for independent hackers.
A new Critical Research Lab initiative seeks to encourage innovative research contributions in the bug bounty community, shifting focus from financial gains.
Deep dives
Launch of the Bug Bounty Hunters Guild
A full-time Bug Bounty Hunters Guild is set to launch, aimed at providing a supportive community for full-time bug bounty hunters or those making significant side income. Members will gain access to various perks, accountability, and a sense of camaraderie often missed by independent hackers. This initiative targets the need for a structured environment that encourages growth and focuses on personal and professional development. It is framed as a necessary step for individuals seeking to maintain productivity and commitment in their hacking careers.
Introduction of the Critical Research Lab
The Critical Research Lab will be established to foster original research within the bug bounty community, offering stipends to selected researchers. This initiative is designed to shift the focus of hackers from purely financial motivations to an emphasis on innovative research contributions. The goal is to present this research through various channels, including a dedicated blog and podcast segments. This new approach not only aims to enhance the community's knowledge but also elevate the quality of research output in the bug bounty field.
Personal Goal-Setting and Reflection for 2025
The discussion covers personal reflections on the past year, examining what worked and what didn’t in terms of bug hunting goals. The speaker emphasizes the importance of setting clear objectives for the upcoming year, highlighting the desire to increase substantial bug findings and enhance the quality of reports. As part of this evaluation, they explore their strengths and weaknesses, expressing a commitment to focus on critical bugs and improve automation and collaboration. This self-assessment functions as a guide for optimizing performance and increasing satisfaction within the bug bounty hunting journey.
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Reflecting on 2024 and Setting Goals for 2025 in Bug Bounty Hunting
Episode 104: In this episode of Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast Justin reflects upon the past year and walks through some of the bug bounty goals he had for 2024, and how he feels like he did. Then he sets some goals for 2025, as well as some exciting CT news for the coming year.
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