Recommended Reward Ranges for Bug Bounty Programs

This document is a guide that outlines recommended reward ranges for bug bounty programs, providing insights into the economics of vulnerabilities and risk management. It begins with a background on Bugcrowd's extensive experience in managing bug bounty programs across various industries. The guide emphasizes the importance of appropriately rewarding hackers to ensure successful outcomes in bug bounty initiatives. It details the prioritization of vulnerabilities based on severity levels and market rates, presenting a framework for program owners to design effective incentive structures. The document also includes a section on frequently asked questions, addressing common concerns from security decision-makers regarding budgeting and reward expectations. Additionally, it discusses factors that may influence reward structures, such as target criticality and program maturity. The guide concludes with an overview of the Bugcrowd platform's capabilities in matching hackers to programs and enhancing security outcomes through data-driven insights.