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Date Published
Author
Casey Ellis
Word count
976
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

In recent months, bug bounties have gained popularity among enterprise organizations, sparking discussions about their effectiveness and limitations. While automation can find many vulnerabilities, it has its limitations and crowdsourcing is a more effective way to bring human creativity into the mix. Bug bounty programs can produce high-quality findings, often within 24 hours of launch, and are not just a quick fix but rather a valuable tool for improving security. Despite common misconceptions, bug bounties have evolved and are now a recognized part of many organizations' security strategies.