Learn ethical web security through real-world bug hunting simulations, interactive video lessons, and hands-on labs that mirror actual bounty programs. Join 567+ hunters who've earned over $17K in bounties.
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CTFs are toys. Our simulated bug bounty programs are the real deal. 94% of our hunters find their first real bounty within 90 days.
Forget CTFs forever. Practice on 15+ realistic private programs that mirror Fortune 500 companies. Every vulnerability you find here exists in the wild.
Compete with 567+ hunters worldwide. Every validated report moves you up. Get noticed by companies recruiting directly from our top ranks.
No more 30-minute videos for 2 minutes of content. Our hyper-focused text lessons give you actionable knowledge in 5 minutes or less.
Our hunters submit cleaner reports than platform averages
By our hunters in real bug bounties after training here
To find across our simulated programs
Guaranteed feedback from senior hunters
While others teach theory, we put you in the arena. The average CTF enjoyer spends 6-12 months before finding their first real bug. Our hunters average 90 days.
Everything you need to go from zero to professional hunter
Turn your findings into accepted bounties. Our templates and examples are copied from $10,000+ reports.
Get unstuck in minutes, not days. Our Discord has 100+ top 1% hunters answering questions daily.
Top 10 leaderboard members get direct introductions to our hiring partners (40+ companies).
No more CTFs or artificial labs. Practice on simulated private programs that mirror real-world bug bounty workflows.
Choose from 15+ simulated private programs with different scopes, tech stacks, and difficulty levels.
Hunt on intentionally vulnerable web apps that mimic real companies. No flags, no points—just real bugs.
Write a detailed report with PoC, impact, and remediation. Our system mirrors HackerOne/Bugcrowd submission forms.
Senior hunters review your report within 48 hours. Get detailed feedback and earn XP based on bug severity.
Private Program • Web Only • XP Rewards
| CTFs / Labs | Other Platforms | BugBounty.Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real Bug Workflow | Full workflow | ||
| Human Report Review | 48-hour review | ||
| Realistic Scope | Artificial targets | Limited scope | 50+ private programs |
| Skill Translation | Poor | Moderate | Direct to real bounties |
What our hunters are saying
Former developer
"Started with zero security knowledge. After 3 months in the Hunter plan, I found my first critical bug on a private program - $5,000 bounty!"
IT Administrator
"The labs are incredibly realistic. The report writing module alone was worth the price. My acceptance rate on HackerOne went from 40% to 90%."
Student
"As a student, I couldn't afford expensive certs. This academy gave me practical skills that landed me a junior security analyst role in 6 months."