Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH v12) — Question 80

What is the common name for a vulnerability disclosure program opened by companies in platforms such as HackerOne?

Answer options

• A. White-hat hacking program
• B. Bug bounty program
• C. Ethical hacking program
• D. Vulnerability hunting program

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, as a bug bounty program incentivizes security researchers to report vulnerabilities. Options A, C, and D refer to different aspects of security practices but do not specifically denote the structured approach companies take to reward vulnerability reporting.