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Bug Bounty Program

Security

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Incentivized vulnerability disclosure with defined scope and process.

Definition

Bug bounties provide structured reporting channels, scope rules, and reward tiers for valid vulnerabilities, often integrated with triage and remediation workflows.

In plain English Incentivized vulnerability disclosure with defined scope and process.

Why this matters

Why it matters: It improves vulnerability discovery and reduces time-to-fix for issues that could expose user data.

Example

Example: Program with severity-based payouts for XSS, CSRF, and authentication flaws.