The Beginner’s Guide to Bug Bounty Programs by HackerOne explains how organizations like Google, PayPal, and the U.S. Department of Defense use ethical hackers to find vulnerabilities. It highlights the benefits of hacker-powered security, such as continuous testing, reduced risk, and improved compliance. The guide addresses common concerns about working with hackers, outlines best practices for program setup and scope, and emphasizes the importance of platforms like HackerOne in managing talent, triage, and payments. With over 140,000 bugs resolved and $74M+ paid out, bug bounties are now an industry best practice.

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