I was thrilled to catch up with HackerOne during Black Hat USA 2024. The modern threat landscape presents increasingly complex cybersecurity challenges for modern organizations. Emerging technologies, like generative AI, and expanding attack surfaces continue to increase the frequency and cost of data breaches — reached record highs in 2024 — for organizations. This is further exacerbated by a growing cybersecurity skills gap. Last year, more than half of HackerOne customers believe exploited vulnerabilities were the greatest cybersecurity threat to their organizations.
“The strongest security outcomes are achieved through defense in depth, and we’ve found that security researchers play a critical role as our last line of defense. They are at the forefront of the largest threats to organizations and frequently find more impactful and elusive vulnerabilities than automated solutions alone. These insights are now augmented by our AI security copilot Hai, so security teams can reduce their risk even faster and build stronger defenses,” said Alex Rice, co-founder of HackerOne.
HackerOne helps security teams manage this security risk at scale, by offering access to AI-augmented insights from the world’s largest community of security researchers. Trusted by more than 1,000 leading organizations including GitHub, Goldman Sachs, Hyatt, PayPal, and the U.S. Department of Defense, HackerOne helps them find elusive and high-impact vulnerabilities — the ones automation often fails to catch before cybercrimals do. In fact, nearly three-quarters of HackerOne’s customers report they successfully avoided significant security incidents because of their program with HackerOne.
“In addition to some amazing, creative submissions, we’ve received some incredible feedback from researchers. In just a few short months, we’ve used that feedback to make substantial changes to our scope, payments, and transparency. We want hackers to challenge and educate us, and build trusting and respectful relationships that goes both ways.” – Pax Whitmore, Security Engineer, PayPal
“We know for a fact that sending a wide variety of hackers into a wide environment will result in something meaningful. It is a fact. We cannot hire every amazing hacker and have them come work for us, but we can do these crowdsourced bug bounties. I’m done with being afraid to know what our vulnerabilities are. That’s not okay.” – Chris Lynch, Director, DDS, U.S. Department of Defense
HackerOne’s comprehensive suite of security solutions empowers organizations to stay ahead of their highest-impact threats. By tapping into the collective expertise of security researchers worldwide, HackerOne offers unmatched protection, adaptability, and peace of mind. Whether safeguarding AI systems, maintaining compliance, or proactively identifying critical vulnerabilities, HackerOne ensures digital assets remain secure and resilient.
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About the Author
Gary Miliefsky is the Publisher of Cyber Defense Magazine and a renowned cybersecurity expert, entrepreneur, and keynote speaker. As the founder and CEO of Cyber Defense Media Group, he has significantly influenced the cybersecurity landscape. With decades of experience, Gary is a founding member of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, a National Information Security Group member, and an active adviser to government and private sector organizations. His insights have been featured in Forbes, CNBC, and The Wall Street Journal, as well as on CNN, Fox News, ABC, NBC, and international media outlets, making him a trusted authority on advanced cyber threats and innovative defense strategies. Gary’s dedication to cybersecurity extends to educating the public, operating a scholarship program for young women in cybersecurity, and investing in and developing cutting-edge technologies to protect against evolving cyber risks.