You may have heard of Salesforce’s Bug Bounty Program – a specialized program made up of over 100 hackers, all working to find gaps in security in pursuit of a combined “bounties” pot of over $400K.
Getting in with hackers is an ideal way for a software company like Salesforce to uncover potential vulnerabilities. Now things have been taken up a notch with the introduction of the bug bounty series: a new selection of modules available right on Trailhead.
Brand New Learning
Branded as a sort of “playbook”, this new learning series includes content and resources to help any company build their own bug bounty program at a crucial time when cybersecurity risks are evolving faster than ever.
More specifically, this Trailhead series covers elements such as:
- Defining a program and its risks
- Structuring a bug bounty program
- Learning about Salesforce’s program
- Creating vulnerability reports
- Diving into targeted research campaigns
The best bit? It’s all on Trailhead, making this content completely free.
Why Does It Matter?
Salesforce’s Bug Bounty Program has yielded some pretty good results for both Salesforce and their team of hackers. However, can this success be emulated by other companies? Is it worth it?
Well, Salesforce certainly thinks so. According to Brad Arkin, Salesforce’s Chief Trust Officer, this step forward is all a part of their wider mission to increase customer trust.
“By providing the resources [companies] need to establish their own bug bounty program and engage with ethical hackers, we are empowering companies to increase customer trust in the age of AI.”
Brad Arkin, Chief Trust Officer
AI Focus
By now, it should come as no surprise to read that AI is an integral part of the entire bug bounty venture. After all, cybersecurity threats continue to evolve – even more rapidly thanks to AI-powered security threats.
These kinds of threats may seem overwhelming at first, and companies may not know where to turn to find reliable, accurate, and up-to-date information on the matter – especially all under one roof. So, what better platform to use than Trailhead, where masses of Trailblazers across the world are already learning about AI?
Summary
For companies interested in Salesforce’s Bug Bounty Program, you can now learn how to create your own and get ethical hackers under their wing.
This comes at a time when cybersecurity threats are the most advanced they have ever been, and they’re only going to become more advanced going forward. Getting ahead with Trailhead costs nothing, so it makes sense to make the most of it!
Where to Start Learning
If you’re curious and want to get stuck into some bug bounty learning, here are some great resources to check out:
- Get started with Trailhead
- Learn more about Salesforce’s Bug Bounty Program
- Explore Salesforce’s cybersecurity tips and resources
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