Discover the essentials of bug bounty hunting in this 36-minute conference talk from DefCamp 2021. Learn about the differences between regular jobs and bug bounty hunting, explore effective strategies for defining scope, and gain insights into research techniques. Delve into subdomain searching, autoscoping, and the use of tools like Nmap and Axiom. Understand the process of running scans, analyzing results, and creating proof of concepts. Get valuable tips on reporting findings, scoring, and essential tooling for successful bug bounty hunting. Perfect for beginners looking to enter the field of cybersecurity and information security.