arstechnica.com — TippingPoint, part of 3Com, produces intrusion prevention systems for computer systems and, in order to get a leg up on the competition, they have started offering money in exchange for the disclosure of new security vulnerabilities.
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dstartJul 26, 2005
@exobotdictionary.com defines 'hacking' as "To gain access to (a computer file or network) illegally or without authorization: hacked the firm's personnel database." ..note: 'illegally' and 'without authorization'
roxetJul 26, 2005
Tipping Point makes an "Intrusion Prevention" device. It basicially sits in front of your network, catching all the bad stuff and shutting it down. I was contacted by one of their salespeople and I was impressed with what I saw. I may bring one into the office for a demo at some point.They are paying for 0 day exploits so they can include update their "defintions" with the newest exploits before they get disclosed (I'm sure there is some sort of disclosure clause in the contract where you get paid). I think this is a good idea, one that will give hackers some money to hack and make their product better.
deweyJul 26, 2005
There have always been paying jobs for testing security. You think security analysts only built defenses without trying them out?
drumbum360Jul 27, 2005
This is dumb. "It's not just for movies anymore!" It never was. How do you think they make sure that programs are secure? Test the vulnerabilities and flaws. There are people called "White hat hackers" who are hired to test the security of a website, or something tech related that needs to be tested for security.