Corporate Cybersecurity: Identifying Risks and the Bug Bounty Program

Corporate Cybersecurity is a guide for companies to spot and remedy vulnerabilities in their security programs, offering a bug bounty program for recognition and compensation. It provides a hands-on guide for creating or managing an effective bug bounty program, covering topics such as bug bounty overview, program set-up, vulnerability reports, and development and application Security Collaboration.

Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 18 November 2021
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Corporate Cybersecurity: An Insider's Guide to Spotting and Remedying Vulnerabilities in Your Security Programs

Organizations often offer bug bounty programs to incentivize individuals to report bugs, particularly those related to security exploits and vulnerabilities. This guide is designed to provide cyber and application security engineers, who may have limited experience with bug bounty programs, with practical insights and strategies for creating or managing an effective bug bounty program. Authored by a cyber security expert, the book offers a comprehensive resource that covers the technical aspects of tooling and managing a bug bounty program, as well as addressing common issues encountered by engineers on a daily basis.

The book delves into the overview of bug bounty programs, guiding readers through the process of setting up and launching a successful program within their organization. It discusses the importance of vulnerability reports and disclosure, highlighting the significance of timely and responsible reporting to protect both the organization and its users. The author emphasizes the role of development and application security collaboration in identifying and resolving security vulnerabilities. Additionally, the book explores the concept of safe harbor and service-level agreements (SLAs) in bug bounty programs, providing valuable information for professionals working in the application and cyber security arena.

Written with a professional audience in mind, Corporate Cybersecurity offers a comprehensive resource that covers a wide range of topics relevant to bug bounty programs. It is an invaluable tool for engineers, security professionals, and anyone interested in enhancing their knowledge and skills in this field. By leveraging the insights and strategies presented in this book, organizations can strengthen their security programs, identify and resolve vulnerabilities more effectively, and protect their assets from cyber threats.

Weight: 546g
Dimension: 251 x 178 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119782520