Foundation Chapter Cheat-Sheet
Your Foundation Reference Cheat-Sheet
We've covered a huge amount of foundational knowledge in this section, from core bug bounty concepts and terminal commands to the anatomy of a web application and the vulnerabilities that matter.
As I mentioned in the video, no one expects you to have all of this memorized. Success in bug bounty isn't about perfect memory; it's about understanding the core concepts and knowing where to find the details when you're in the middle of a hunt. To help you do just that, we've compiled everything from this Foundation section into a single, comprehensive cheat sheet.
Your Go-To Resource for Active Hunting
This downloadable PDF is your complete reference guide. It’s a curated resource, free of overwhelming advanced topics, designed to be used during your day-to-day bug hunting. It includes:
A quick reference for all the essential terminal commands.
A clear breakdown of web application fundamentals, like the parts of a URL and key HTTP status codes.
Concise definitions of the most common vulnerability types.
The exact commands for installing your core toolkit.
A glossary of the bug bounty program terms you'll see every day.
How to Use This Guide Like a Pro
Even the most experienced hunters rely on references. The key is to focus on understanding the concepts, not memorizing the details.
During a Hunt: Keep the PDF open on a second monitor. Use it for a quick search when you forget a command's syntax or need to double-check a definition while writing a report.
While Learning: Use it to review the concepts from this section. Annotate it with your own notes and discoveries as you progress through the course.
Think of this guide as a permanent companion on your bug bounty journey. Download it now, keep it handy, and use it to build your confidence and reinforce your learning.
Download the cheat-sheet by clicking on the image below
You now have the foundations. In the next section, we dive into Reconnaissance - where the real hunting begins.
