The article on bug bounty program really shows how companies are using economic thinking to improve cybersecurity. Basically, bug bounties pay ethical hackers to find vulnerabilities in a company’s code, which helps companies catch bugs that they might have missed. The literature review pointed out that more eyes on a program mean more bugs get discovered, and even smaller companies can benefit because hackers aren’t super price sensitive. The study’s findings backed this up. The company side or revenue didn’t strongly affect how many valid bug reports were received. It also noted that programs get fewer reports as they age unless they expand their code base. I think this shows how bug bounties are a smart mix of economic incentives and social trust, letting companies tap into a global pool of freelance talent to improve security without spending a ton.


