The study on the hacker-powered security ecosystem
Against a backdrop of unparalleled obstacles, security leaders have gained newfound appreciation for hacker-powered security as a nimble, scalable, and cost-effective solution. During global lockdowns, hackers reported 28% more vulnerabilities per month than immediately before the pandemic took hold. For many researchers, hacking has become a reliable source of supplemental income during the pandemic.
Even before the pandemic, hackers were devoting their time and skills to make the world a better place. The altruistic attitude sparked Hack for Good, a HackerOne program that provides an easy way to donate bounty earnings to a worthy cause. The World Health Organization, the first cause chosen by the hacker community this past spring, received $30,000 in donations from hackers to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
In this report, we’ll explore these trends and their ramifications for businesses and consumers worldwide. The short version: security has become synonymous with hacking. The future belongs to hackers and the organizations that embrace them. And that future starts right here.