SANS Whitepaper: Quantifying the value of bug bounty programs for cybersecurity

With the average data breach costing 15% more than it did just three years ago, organizations need more than automated tools to secure their assets. This SANS whitepaper, sponsored by HackerOne, explores how human-powered security testing provides the critical advantage in identifying and mitigating complex vulnerabilities—by replicating the cleverness of cybercriminals.

Download the paper to learn:

• Why considering “return on mitigation” (ROM) in addition to ROI is a more comprehensive measure of security investment value
• How organizations use bug bounty programs to emulate real-world attack scenarios, uncovering critical vulnerabilities that other methods miss
• The impact of continuous engagement with ethical hackers in addressing security flaws earlier in the SDLC and fostering a culture of innovation
• How to integrate human-powered security testing into your existing security strategy
• Methods for building internal support for these critical programs

The whitepaper presents case studies from three key industries—financial services, retail/e-commerce, and online services/computer software—demonstrating the tangible benefits of human-powered security testing. 

Plus: Watch this recorded discussion with the whitepaper’s author.