August 2015 Summaries

The prioritization of security vulnerabilities is crucial for effectively managing risk. A clear prioritization model helps determine which issues to fix first, and it's essential to document and update this model as threats evolve. Bugcrowd uses a severity-based rating system with five priority levels: Critical, High, Medium, Low, and Business Accepted Risk. Each level has a corresponding reward structure, encouraging customers to customize the model for their business needs.

The Bugcrowd platform, a crowdsourced bug bounty program, has announced its July 2015 Hall of Fame winners. The researchers who earned the most points in the month will receive performance bonuses for their contributions to the security of the platform. The top three researchers, harie_cool, securityidiots, and NG, were recognized for their efforts, with harie_cool earning the highest bonus of $2,500. The platform awards points based on the severity of the bugs found, with critical vulnerabilities earning the most points. Researchers who submit high-quality bugs are also eligible to participate in private bounty programs. Bugcrowd is seeking more contributors to its community and invites anyone interested in contributing to its Hall of Fame.