Diversification of program targets
In today’s cybersecurity landscape, bug bounty programs have significantly expanded their scope beyond conventional software security. This trend has been characterized by an increasing diversification in the targets of vulnerability bounty programs, encompassing a wide range of technologies and systems.
Expansion toward new targets entails the following:
- Alignment on emerging technologies: Bug bounty programs are not just limited to web applications and conventional software. They have spread to emerging technologies such as IoT devices, blockchains, artificial intelligence, 5G networks, and industrial control systems. This movement reflects the need to protect a wider range of technologies in an increasingly interconnected world.
- Hardware security: In addition to software vulnerabilities, considerable attention is being paid to hardware security. Reward programs for vulnerabilities in physical devices, such as computer hardware...
