Bugcrowd API

The power of the crowd.

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#security

 

#crowdsource

 

#bug-reporting

 

#vulnerability

 

#bug-bounty

 

This API is best for leveraging the power of the crowd to help detect and fix vulnerabilities.

The Bugcrowd API is a great way for software developers to automate the process of security testing with the use of a crowd of experienced bug finders. It allows for real-time tracking of bug reports, bug submission and status tracking, as well as information about bounties for successful bug reports. Bugcrowd also provides detailed metrics to evaluate the outcomes of the security tests and bug bounty programs launched. Moreover, its private bug boards enable bug triaging while still maintaining data security. This API also provides comprehensive support for all types of vulnerabilities.

Key features

• Platform to easily crowdsource application security tests and bug bounty programs
• Detailed metrics to log and evaluate outcomes of security tests
• Program launches with full visibility
• Private bug boards to enable bug triaging
• Comprehensive vulnerability support.

Potential use cases

• Security Monitor: Develop an application which utilizes Bugcrowd’s API to alert users about new security vulnerabilities for the application, thus allowing the developer to react quickly in order to fix any issues.
• Data Patching System: Develop a system that leverages the Bugcrowd API to offer users a fast and secure way to patch their systems. This system can also be enhanced with bug bounty rewards for successful submissions to patch any vulnerabilities ASAP.
• Remote Security Testing Platform: Develop a remote security testing platform which utilizes the Bugcrowd API to enable users to perform security tests on their applications. This platform can be completed with online courses which train developers on becoming bug bounty experts.

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