Ethical Hacker / Bug Bounty Hunter
Your morning involves conducting a black-box web application pentest for a fintech client, using Burp Suite to identify a critical IDOR vulnerability that exposes 10 lakh customer account numbers. Afternoons are spent writing a detailed proof-of-concept exploit report with CVSS severity ratings and remediation steps, and hunting for a SQL injection bug on a bank's bug bounty program on HackerOne for a potential ₹5 lakh reward.
SALARY RANGE
₹5L - ₹50L /yr
DEMAND
7/10
GROWTH
10/10
STREAM
Science_PCM
SECTOR
Science
AVG SALARY (LPA)
₹27.5L
WFH POSSIBLE
Yes
TREND
Growing
Your Success Roadmap
Step 1: Clear 12th (PCM)
Clear 12th (PCM)
Step 2: B.Tech CS/IT or self-taught
B.Tech CS/IT or self-taught
Step 3: CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) or OSCP (Offensive Security)
CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) or OSCP (Offensive Security)
Step 4: Practice on HackTheBox, TryHackMe, and CTFs
Practice on HackTheBox, TryHackMe, and CTFs
Step 5: Bug Bounty Hunter (part-time)
Bug Bounty Hunter (part-time)
Step 6: Junior Penetration Tester
Junior Penetration Tester
Step 7: Senior Pentester / Red Team Lead
Senior Pentester / Red Team Lead
Market Analysis & Insights
50%
Inclusive work environment
5 Years
Post-Class 12 preparation
Yes
Entrepreneurial opportunities
Medium
Nature of day-to-day work
Regional Relevance: Pan-India
Recommended Certifications
Key Skills Required
Top Colleges in India
A Typical Day in This Career
As a Ethical Hacker / Bug Bounty Hunter, your day typically begins with strategic planning and client interactions. You'll spend most of your time solving complex problems and collaborating with team members. No two days are exactly alike, making it a dynamic and fulfilling choice for those who love to learn.
This could be your future.
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