PortSwigger - Partners with Meta for Bug Bounty Training

What Happened

PortSwigger has announced a new partnership with Meta Bug Bounty, focusing on empowering bug hunters through education and professional tools. This collaboration aims to enhance the global web security landscape by providing resources that help security researchers identify vulnerabilities more effectively.

An Education-First Approach

Central to this partnership is an education-first philosophy. PortSwigger’s Web Security Academy (WSA) will work alongside Meta’s Bug Bounty Education Centre. This combination offers structured, hands-on training that bridges the gap between understanding vulnerabilities and identifying them in live environments.

Tools and Resources

Bug hunters will gain access to Burp Suite Professional, a leading tool in the industry. This access is expected to improve efficiency and depth of testing for pentesters, particularly those in the HackerPlus Silver leagues on Meta Bug Bounty. The goal is to increase the number of high-impact findings in complex web applications.

Community Commitment

Both organizations share a vision of strengthening the bug bounty community. They are committed to investing in resources that empower pentesters. Additionally, they will sponsor Meta's Bug Bounty Researcher Conference, further supporting collaboration within the security research community.

How to Get Started

Interested bug hunters can learn more about eligibility for Pro licenses and join discussions on PortSwigger's Discord. This partnership represents a significant step forward for those involved in application security, making it an exciting time to engage with the community.