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Glossary Term Bug Bounty Program

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What is Bug Bounty Program?

A crowdsourced initiative that rewards security researchers for responsibly discovering and reporting vulnerabilities in systems.

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Understanding Bug Bounty Program

A bug bounty program is a crowdsourced initiative where organizations offer recognition and compensation to individuals who discover and report software bugs, security vulnerabilities, or exploits in their applications, systems, or networks. These programs harness the expertise of global security researchers to identify vulnerabilities before malicious actors can exploit them, establishing clear scope guidelines, disclosure policies, and reward structures to encourage responsible disclosure.

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