What is a Security Captain?
A Security Captain is a verified cybersecurity professional who works with SafeYourWeb on authorized security engagements. Work stays within defined skills, scope and quality standards.
Captains are not listed in a public freelancer directory. SafeYourWeb runs the engagement process, coordination, security controls, tools, QA and customer communication where that applies. You provide the technical security work inside the agreed scope.
How the relationship works
Think of it as a clear split of responsibility between you and SafeYourWeb.
You
- Bring your security skills and experience
- Work only within the agreed scope
- Perform the assigned technical work
- Provide evidence and reports
- Follow SafeYourWeb security and authorization rules
SafeYourWeb
- Handles the engagement process
- Defines project scope
- Coordinates the work
- Provides required tools and workflows
- Reviews quality
- Handles customer communication where applicable
Security Captains are independent cybersecurity professionals. This documentation does not describe employment. Commercial terms are set for each engagement.
What this program is not
- It is not a normal job portal.
- It is not an open hacker community.
- It does not allow unauthorized security testing of random systems.
- It does not guarantee projects, income or a fixed amount of work.
The program is built around verified skills, practical assessment, authorized security work, clear scope, professional reporting, quality review and responsible security behavior.
What this handbook covers
Use these pages before you apply:
- Who can apply
- How the program works
- Assessment process
- Skills and specializations
- Projects, rules, data handling and quality
- Levels, onboarding, tools and payments
- Suspension and re-activation
- FAQ
When you are ready, you can apply to become a Security Captain.