Overview
Bug bounty programs allow organizations to leverage the collective skills of thousands of security researchers worldwide. They are often managed through platforms like HackerOne or Bugcrowd.
How it Works
- The organization defines the scope and the reward levels (usually based on the severity of the vulnerability).
- Researchers find and report bugs through the platform.
- The organization validates the report and pays the bounty.
Benefits
- Continuous security testing by a diverse group of experts.
- Cost-effective compared to hiring a full-time team of the same scale.
- Identifies vulnerabilities that automated tools and traditional pentests might miss.