This PDF examines the differences between Bug Bounty and Vulnerability Disclosure Programs. Understand the purposes, structures, and benefits of each approach to cybersecurity. Learn how organizations can decide which program best suits their needs to effectively identify and address security vulnerabilities within their systems. More Information - https://www.infosectrain.com/blog/bug-bounty-vs-vulnerability-disclosure-programs/

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Bug Bounty
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Bug Bounty
A Bug Bounty is a cash incentive given to
Ethical Hackers for identifying bugs.
VDPs
A Vulnerability Disclosure Program (VDP) is a
standardized means for third parties,
researchers, and Ethical Hackers to identify flaws
correctly.

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Bug Bounty
Bounty schemes often have predefined targets,
reward tiers, and SLA (Service Level Agreement)
times.
VDPs
VDPs enable firms to define a broader scope with
more research resources to determine and
report on.

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Bug Bounty
The Bug Bounty Program enables firms to have a
broad, skilled team of ethical hackers regularly
detecting and resolving vulnerabilities.
VDPs
VDPs provide a similar platform for disclosure but
often do not receive as much interest, partly
because they do not pay out bounties.

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