HackerOne

HackerOne is a leading cybersecurity company that provides a platform for attack resistance management and vulnerability coordination. Founded in 2012 by former students from Hanze University of Applied Sciences in Groningen, Netherlands, HackerOne has grown to become a global leader in human-powered security. The company's core offering is a bug bounty platform that connects organizations with ethical hackers to identify and address security vulnerabilities. HackerOne's services include continuous asset testing, security coverage validation, and on-demand penetration testing.

The company's flagship product, the Bug Bounty program, incentivizes ethical hackers to discover and report vulnerabilities in exchange for financial rewards. This crowdsourced approach to security allows organizations to leverage the skills and creativity of a global hacker community to strengthen their defenses. HackerOne also offers a Vulnerability Disclosure Program (VDP) that provides a structured framework for responsible vulnerability reporting and resolution. Other key services include Attack Surface Management (ASM) for continuous monitoring of digital assets, time-bound offensive testing through its Challenge product, and Code Security Audit services for source code review.

HackerOne's platform combines human intelligence with artificial intelligence to reduce threat exposure throughout the software development lifecycle. The company's services are designed to help organizations meet compliance requirements, find novel vulnerabilities, and transform their security posture with confidence. As of March 2024, HackerOne reported that its platform had facilitated the payment of over USD 230 million in bounties to ethical hackers.

Key customers and partnerships

HackerOne serves a diverse range of clients across various industries. Notable customers include Nintendo, AT&T, Hyatt, General Motors, and the US Department of Defense. The company has also worked with tech giants and major corporations, highlighting its ability to cater to both private sector and government cybersecurity needs.

In December 2023, Temu, one of the most downloaded shopping apps globally, partnered with HackerOne to launch its Bug Bounty Program. This partnership demonstrates HackerOne's appeal to rapidly growing ecommerce platforms seeking to enhance their security measures.

HackerOne has also established a partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to enhance cloud security. This collaboration involves deploying AWS-certified security experts to protect cloud environments through specialized security solutions tailored to AWS infrastructure. The partnership aims to ensure that organizations using cloud services can maintain robust security measures and protect their digital assets against potential threats.