The bug bounty program is a proactive way to secure your business.

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Hackrate can help you to go beyond textbook testing methods and find hidden vulnerabilities. Our creative ethical hackers are simulating attacks similar to real life in order to get the most accurate result and find the gaps that can lead to a data breach.

Continuous testing

Penetration tests are time-bound activities, but with a bug bounty program, you can achieve continuous security testing of your product changes. Our experienced ethical hackers are using the latest tools to reveal security holes effectively.

Increase the trust

Prevent potential data breaches by reducing security risks. With Hackrate, you can create a culture of transparency and responsibility by actively improving your security level, which means a strong commitment to security.

Centralized view

Our secure platform helps you to keep vulnerability reports centralized and easily manageable, while you can access the identified security vulnerabilities immediately. Our built-in dashboard even allows you to track the bug bounty budget.

Work with the global ethical hacking community

Multiply your security capabilities, not your headcount.

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Actionable findings

Fast, validated, and ready to fix.

Flexible Program Models

Built to match your maturity

Start focused, then expand—without switching platforms.

Outcome: Your bug bounty grows with you.
Private Invite-only
High-signal testing with vetted hackers.
Continuous Ongoing programs
Always-on coverage as you ship.
Hybrid Alongside pentesting
Combine deep tests with crowd creativity.
Scale Gradual rollout
From small scope to full coverage.
Common path: Private → Hybrid → Continuous

Bug bounty program in four steps

PLAN

Definition of the scope

Definition of the objectives and requirements, especially what is in the scope, what are the rewards for the reported vulnerabilities, and the number of hackers invited to the program. Our experienced team tailors the program exactly to your needs. We can keep your programs private (with selected ethical hackers) or make your program public (open to our ethical hacker community).

PREPARE

Preparation for testing

Finalization of the testing plan, which contains the timeline and the bug bounty program's rules. For example, what hackers can and cannot do during the testing must be specified, which kind of vulnerabilities are considered accepted. Our team helps you to get prepared and supports you to find the best security testing strategy for you.

TESTING

Testing and reporting

Hackrate launches the program and invites ethical hackers. During the testing, ethical hackers submit bug reports with details on how to exploit the bug. Communication is key in maintaining trust during the process. Our team helps with the communication and verifies the bugs reported by the ethical hackers. Your company receives updates on submitted vulnerabilities immediately via our platform.

FIXING

Remediation of risks

After the validation of reports submitted through our platform, you can start the resolution of identified risks with the help of hackers. With realistic tests of your system's defenses, you will be able to prioritize the vulnerabilities discovered during the tests. Ethical hackers get rewards and reputation points on our platform based on the severity of the identified vulnerabilities.

Real-World Attack Coverage

Ethical hackers think like attackers - not scanners.

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The result:
Issues that matter, not just issues that exist.
Logic flaws

Broken workflows, missing checks, and edge cases that scanners don’t understand.

Business-impact vulnerabilities

Findings tied to revenue, fraud, data exposure, and operational risk.

Chained & creative attack paths

Real exploitation sequences across features, roles, and systems.

Built for real-world adversaries, not checkbox security.
Enterprise-Ready Reporting

Reports that auditors and executives can actually use.

Clear structure, consistent severity, and documentation that stands up to scrutiny — without burying teams in noise.

Suitable for
ISO 27001, SOC 2, internal audits, and executive reporting.
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    Structured vulnerability reports
    Consistent format: impact, evidence, reproduction steps, and remediation guidance.
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    Severity-based prioritization
    Triage that maps to business risk so teams know what to fix first.
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    Audit-ready documentation
    Evidence trails and summaries that support compliance reviews and leadership reporting.
ISO 27001 SOC 2 Internal Audit Executive-ready
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Learn more about Managed Bug Bounty Program

Want to know more about Bug Bounty? Download our detailed datasheet today to find out how to proactively secure your business with our Bug Bounty Program.

Proven expertise, recognized by industry leaders.

Hackrate bounty hunters have earned Hall of Fame acknowledgements from some of the world’s most respected technology and financial organizations.

Bug Bounty without suprises

Human creativity. Clear rules.
Full control.

If you want the benefits of the hacker community - without the operational risk - Hackrate’s Bug Bounty programs are built for you.

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