Your Secrets Need a VDP, Not Just a Bug Bounty
Bug bounty programs are valuable -- until they replace disclosure policies. Learn how unreasonable PoC demands or scope exclusions create security blind spots when it comes to leaked secrets.
By Gaetan Ferry • 6 Feb 2026 • 8 min read
In recent years, more and more companies have launched bug bounty programs as proof of their commitment to security and as a way to implement continuous monitoring of their corporate attack surface. Those programs sometimes offer generous payouts to vulnerability reporters, and often partner with dedicated platforms that offer various services such as:
Payment and billing management
