Vision
To create a world where women are equally represented, visible, and thriving in bug bounty and offensive security.
Women in Bug Bounty Global
Equipping women to thrive in bug bounty and offensive security
To create a world where women are equally represented, visible, and thriving in bug bounty and offensive security.
How membership works
- 01
Apply
Create an account and tell us about your background and goals.
- 02
Onboard
Complete your profile so we can match you with the right programs and mentors.
- 03
Participate
Access programs, community spaces, and mentorship once membership is confirmed.
Mission
To equip, connect, and empower women globally with the technical skills, mentorship, opportunities, and community support needed to succeed in bug bounty hunting, ethical hacking, and live hacking events.
Problem statement
Although the number of women entering cybersecurity is growing, participation remains concentrated in areas such as governance, risk, compliance, and SOC roles. Technical offensive-security fields such as bug bounty hunting, vulnerability research, web application security testing, and live hacking events continue to have low female representation. This gap limits diversity of perspectives, reduces access to opportunities, and creates fewer visible role models for aspiring women entering the space.
Core goals
What we are working toward
- Increase women's participation in bug bounty programs and live hacking events.
- Build technical capabilities from beginner to advanced levels.
- Create mentorship opportunities with experienced security researchers.
- Increase visibility of successful women in offensive security.
- Build pathways into careers, research, and competitive hacking spaces.
- Create a safe and collaborative environment for learning.
Primary audience
- Women interested in bug bounty and ethical hacking
- Beginner and intermediate cybersecurity learners
- University students
- Early-career security professionals
Secondary audience
- Experienced researchers willing to mentor
- Organizations and sponsors
- Security companies and bug bounty platforms
Programs & initiatives
How we support your growth
Programs roll out as we onboard founding members. Each initiative is designed to build technical skill, visibility, and professional opportunity.
Learning Academy
Beginner, intermediate, and advanced learning paths for offensive security.
Mentorship Program
Structured guidance from experienced security researchers.
Bug Bounty Labs
Hands-on practice environments for vulnerability research and reporting.
Live Hacking Event Preparation
Training and support for competitive and live hacking events.
Women Research Spotlight
Visibility for research, findings, and contributions from women in the field.
Community Challenges
Collaborative technical challenges to build skills and confidence.