What is a bug bounty?

Companies create bug bounties to provide financial incentives to independent bug bounty hunters who discover security vulnerabilities and weaknesses in systems. When bounty hunters report valid bugs, companies pay them for discovering security gaps before bad actors do. What Exactly Is a Bug Bounty?

What is the Intel bug bounty program?

The Intel Bug Bounty program primarily targets vulnerabilities in the company's hardware, firmware, and software. Note that residents of US government-embargoed countries are not eligible to participate in the bug bounty. Did you know?

How do I set up a bug bounty program?

Now, setting up a bug bounty program is a simple process through HackerOne. The HackerOne platform allows organizations to set their scope, track bug reports, and manage payouts from one location.

Is a bug bounty a good public relations choice?

It can also be a good public relations choice for a firm. As bug bounties have become more common, having a bug bounty program can signal to the public and even regulators that an organization has a mature security program.