HackerOne

HackerOne is a cybersecurity company founded in 2012 by Michiel Prins, Jobert Abma, Alex Rice, and Merijn Terheggen. The company aims to enhance internet safety by connecting ethical hackers with organizations to identify and resolve security vulnerabilities. Its origins trace back to the "Hack 100" initiative, which highlighted security flaws in major tech firms and led to the establishment of a bug bounty platform. HackerOne offers a range of services, including bug bounty programs that incentivize ethical hackers to report vulnerabilities, and a vulnerability disclosure service that ensures responsible reporting. The company also provides a Vulnerability Coordination Maturity Model to help organizations manage incoming reports effectively, and code-review-as-a-service, which was introduced after acquiring PullRequest in 2022. HackerOne has partnered with numerous notable organizations, including Microsoft, Facebook, Google, Apple, and Twitter, showcasing its influence in the cybersecurity sector.