The document introduces a new crowdsourced security testing platform called HackaServer that aims to provide an affordable alternative to traditional manual penetration testing. Some key points:
- HackaServer allows system administrators and web developers to deploy their servers/apps and purchase security tests from anonymous hackers/penetration testers for much lower costs (starting at $500) and faster turnaround (starting on day 1) compared to traditional penetration testing.
- Traditional penetration testing is costly (between $15,000-$60,000 per project), time-consuming (taking 6-8 working days), and exposes production servers, so it is mainly used by organizations that are legally required or can afford it like large companies.