Motorola Mobility Bug Bounty and VDP Implementation

This document is a case study detailing the implementation of a private bug bounty program and vulnerability disclosure program (VDP) at Motorola Mobility in collaboration with Bugcrowd. Launched in March 2015, the private bug bounty program aimed to connect with the security researcher community to identify critical vulnerabilities more efficiently. Following its success, Motorola introduced the VDP in March 2018 to further enhance its security posture. The case study outlines the operational challenges faced by Motorola's internal security team prior to engaging Bugcrowd, including the complexities of managing submissions and coordinating with researchers. It describes the benefits of utilizing Bugcrowd's platform, which has allowed Motorola to streamline vulnerability management, enhance security coverage, and effectively allocate resources. The results indicate a significant increase in vulnerability submissions and a reduction in time to triage, showcasing the effectiveness of the combined programs in improving Motorola's security framework.