Which of the following best describes the program the company is setting up?

A company is expanding its threat surface program and allowing individuals to security test the company’s internet-facing application. The company will compensate researchers based on the vulnerabilities discovered.

Which of the following best describes the program the company is setting up?
A . Open-source intelligence
B . Bug bounty
C . Red team
D . Penetration testing

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Answer: B

Explanation:

A bug bounty is a program that rewards security researchers for finding and reporting vulnerabilities in an application or system. Bug bounties are often used by companies to improve their security posture and incentivize ethical hacking. A bug bounty program typically defines the scope, rules, and compensation for the researchers.

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