Bug bounty platforms
A bug bounty is a reward program offered by an organization or company to security researchers who discover and report security vulnerabilities in their systems. These programs are an effective way to improve the security of computer systems by rewarding those who discover and report bugs before they can be exploited by malicious attackers. Bug bounty platforms act as intermediaries between companies and bug hunters, facilitating the process of reporting and fixing security issues.
Bug bounty programs have begun to be used by companies outside the technology sector, including traditionally cautious organizations such as the U.S. Department of Defense.
Bug bounty programs are beneficial to companies because they allow them to leverage the expertise of hackers to find vulnerabilities in their code. By having access to a large community of hackers and testers, these programs increase the chances of detecting and fixing problems before cybercriminals can exploit...
