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Ask someone to define the word ‘hacker’ and it’s almost guaranteed to spark a debate. Yet, hacking isn’t a new concept. In fact, it’s been around for decades. Throughout the sixties, hacking simply meant optimising systems and machines to make them run more efficiently. Since then, the world’s fear and fascination with black hat hackers have clouded the term ‘hacker’, and as a result, many choose to differentiate between malicious […]
In this series of Bug Bounty Q&A blog posts, we discuss frequently asked questions about bug bounty programs with our CEO Stijn Jans. This week, we’ll discuss “How does Intigriti optimise for bug bounty success?”. Q: How does Intigriti optimise for bug bounty success? Stijn: This is a wonderful question to get in any conversation. […]
Vulnerability disclosure refers to the method whereby an ethical hacker reports a security flaw or issue to a business. In this article, we explore the three most common types of vulnerability disclosure: Private disclosure, full disclosure and responsible disclosure. We also reveal how organisations can encourage researchers to follow the method that suits them best through a bug […]
Ethical hackers dedicate significant amounts of time to discover and report security flaws to businesses. Creating a stress-free and sensical way for them to disclose security vulnerabilities to you is critical. Not only does it encourage responsible disclosure, but it maximises the success of their contribution. In turn, this irons out the bottlenecks in the process and allows you to fix bugs faster. There are several […]
As the number of businesses operating online increases, data breaches have grown in intensity and frequency – meaning it’s never been more critical for organisations to strengthen their defence systems. Intigriti dives into the key differences between two commonly used security testing methods for businesses: Penetration testing vs bug bounty programs. By the end of this article, you’ll have a clear indication of what model is most suitable for your […]
The value of bug bounty programs is recognised by well-known companies all over the world. However, there are still a few stubborn myths about the concept that persists. This article lists six of the most common misconceptions we hear when speaking to potential customers about bug bounty programs. The truth about bug bounty programs There is only one truth to what a bug bounty program […]
If you’re thinking about inviting ethical hackers to work with you, you’re in the right place. This article will help you maximise the success of using ethical hackers by asking them to follow a vulnerability disclosure process. Before we explain how to write a vulnerability disclosure policy, let’s start by covering some of the basics. […]
Bug bounty programs are a great way to test the security of digital assets continuously. However, if most of the reports are low-quality or invalid, the system can quickly become a burden on your team. In this article, we provide tips on how to improve the value of your bug bounty reports. Before launching a […]
In this article, we highlight four key bug bounty program benefits. We also explain how crowdsourced security models play an essential part within multi-layered security. From choosing a solid framework, writing secure code, to running vulnerability scans, each additional security step you take lowers the chances of attackers finding an exploitable vulnerability in your system. […]