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Bugcrowd’s Log4j Response: Behind the Numbers

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Post Details
Company
Date Published
Author
Justin Kestelyn, Bugcrowd Head of Product Marketing
Word Count
490
Company Posts That Month
4
Language
English
Hacker News Points
-
Post removed?
No
Summary

The historic Log4j RCE vulnerability was discovered on December 9, 2021, highlighting the need for continuous collaboration with ethical hackers and security researchers to find hidden vulnerabilities in complex software supply chains. Automated solutions are not a substitute for human diversity and ingenuity applied at scale. The Bugcrowd platform is a critical tool in this effort, providing meticulous rapid triage and prioritization of vulnerability reports, as well as remediation recommendations based on past experiences. During the Log4j incident, the platform received over 1,200 raw reports, with nearly 300 submissions peaking on December 11, and most issues were validated, triaged, and resolved in under a single business day. The platform's unique blend of technology, data, and human intelligence enables rapid response times, even during holidays, providing customers with quick visibility into Log4j-related issues.

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