Zero Day Initiative

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

Zero Day Initiative provides a vendor-agnostic bug bounty program that rewards security researchers for privately disclosing zero-day vulnerabilities to affected vendors, coordinating disclosure and patching.

Target Customer

{"Security researchers who discover vulnerabilities"}

Key Differentiator

Largest vendor-agnostic bug bounty program; private disclosure until patch; no resale of vulnerabilities; structured rewards and loyalty program; coordinated advisories with full credit to researchers

Implementation Timeline

Not specified in content

Pain Points

1Need to privately report zero-day vulnerabilities to vendors before public disclosure
2Need monetary incentives and rewards for responsible vulnerability disclosure
3Need a trusted, vendor-coordinated disclosure process that protects customers until patches are available

Key Features

1Secure submission portal with case tracking
2Monetary offers and a researcher reward program with loyalty tiers
3Vendor coordination and joint advisories with credit to researchers
4Public disclosure after patch and protection of vulnerability details until patch
5Referral and rewards programs (ZDI Rewards points, Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum tiers)

Target Customer Industries

Client Results

1Researchers receive prompt payments for disclosed vulnerabilities
2Researchers can earn additional bonuses and progress through loyalty tiers
3Vulnerabilities are disclosed to vendors and patched before public release; customers are protected
4Vendor and product security teams coordinate advisories to protect their user base

Competitive Advantages

1Largest vendor-agnostic bug bounty program
2Private disclosure until patch; no public details until patch
3No resale or redistribution of vulnerabilities
4Structured rewards and loyalty program with clear tiers
5Direct collaboration with vendors and Trend Micro customers for protection

Key Benefits

1Monetary rewards and loyalty rewards for researchers

2Private reporting and controlled disclosure

3Coordinated patching process with affected vendors

4Public advisories with full researcher credit

Additional Product Information

Product Description

A vulnerability disclosure and bug bounty program that motivates researchers to privately disclose zero-day vulnerabilities to affected vendors, coordinating disclosure to protect customers and facilitate patches.

Target Market

Security researchers; software/product vendors; organizations relying on vulnerability disclosures and patches; Trend Micro customers

Unique Value Proposition

Largest vendor-agnostic bug bounty program that rewards researchers for responsible, private disclosure and coordinates with vendors to patch vulnerabilities before public disclosure

Technical Requirements

Secure submission portal and account; process for submitting vulnerability information; liaison with vendors; public advisories after patch

Pricing Model

Monetary offers determined through evaluation; rewards points and tiered bonuses; referral program; pricing not publicly disclosed

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