Managed Bug Bounty Programs

NidFul’s managed bounty programs wrap experienced triage, curated researchers, and automation into one package purpose-built for African organizations.

Why Managed?

• Expert Triage – NidFul security engineers validate, reproduce, and route reports.
• Curated Researchers – Access to vetted specialists with track records on high-impact reports.
• Program Design Support – Incentive modelling, safe-harbor language, and launch playbooks.
• Live Operations – Real-time oversight during critical launch windows or public campaigns.

Program Setup

1. Define goals (compliance, product launch hardening, executive-level assurance).
2. Choose target assets and payout ranges.
3. Approve the curated researcher list recommended by NidFul.
4. Run a soft launch to confirm triage and remediation handoffs.

Bounty Automation

• Configure bounty tables with auto-calculated payouts based on severity.
• Apply multipliers for chained exploits or internally reported vulnerabilities.
• Route payouts for finance approval with built-in audit logs.

Measuring Success

• Track signal and validation rate improvements.
• Compare MTTR before and after managed triage involvement.
• Aggregate executive insights for quarterly board updates.

Pricing & Engagement

• Annual subscription with flexible seat counts for stakeholders.
• Optional live incident response coverage during peak seasons.
• Discounts available for public interest or civic technology programs.

Transition Paths

• Graduate from a managed private program to a public VDP as internal capacity grows.
• Blend managed triage with your internal SOC for hybrid operations.

Explore the Vulnerability Disclosure Programs guide to complement your bounty strategy with an always-on disclosure channel.