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Measuring the success of bug bounty programs: outdated vs new methods
November 28, 2023 · 5 min read

Shift from outdated metrics to advanced methods to monitor the success of your Bug Bounty Programs. Learn how HackGATE's insights and control can help.

Increasing confidence in pentests: how to hold providers and testers accountable?
November 27, 2023 · 5 min read

Explore the importance of accountability in penetration testing. Learn how to choose the right provider, set security boundaries, and monitor testing activity.

How to simplify your SOC 2 compliance audit process using HackGATE
November 20, 2023 · 6 min read

Smoother compliance audits using HackGATE. From understanding compliance prerequisites to transparent security testing, documentation, and risk management.

Maximizing efficiency in Bug Bounty Programs with HackGATE
November 19, 2023 · 4 min read

Discover how HackGATE, an industry-first platform for monitoring penetration tests, can bring transparency and accountability to your bug bounty program.

Gábor Varjas joins Hackrate as Head of Ethical Hacking Services
November 16, 2023 · 5 min read

Meet Gábor Varjas, our new Head of Ethical Hacking Services, bringing 24 years of IT security expertise from global enterprises. Get to know him better from our blog post!

Traditional pentest vs. bug bounty program: the pros, the cons, and how to do it right
October 24, 2023 · 7 min read

Traditional pentest and bug bounty both have their pros and cons — and for efficient security testing, making the right choice is crucial. Read our comparison.

State of Vulnerability Disclosure: Key learnings from our eBook
September 26, 2023 · 7 min read

Discover the key findings from our survey with security professionals, including the value of VDP for all organizations, the benefits of strong cybersecurity practices, and the importance of positive relationships with ethical hackers.

The illusion of automated vulnerability scans: unveiling the risks and limitations
July 18, 2023 · 6 min read

While automated vulnerability scans provide a quick overview, they often leave critical gaps that can expose businesses to potential risks, giving you a false sense of security. Read our blog post on the limitations of automated vulnerability scans and the steps you can take for a holistic security approach.

Introducing HackGATE: the industry’s first managed gateway for security testing
June 29, 2023 · 4 min read

HackGATE, the industry's first managed gateway for monitoring security testing projects, allows organizations to streamline the auditing process, improve transparency, and separate ethical hackers from real-life attacks, empowering them to take control and ensure comprehensive security testing aligned with industry best practices.

How to protect your company from the unseen risks of AI-generated code
May 24, 2023 · 7 min read

AI-generated code is on the rise, but it comes with a major pitfall: it often contains vulnerabilities that can expose your company to malicious attacks. Read this blog post to learn the main risks of using AI tools to write code — and the steps you need to take to keep your code base secure.