The Bugcrowd Ingenuity Awards are finally here

Not only are these a token of gratitude, but they are a unique tribute to the exceptional talents and contributions of our hacker and customer community. We believe that recognizing standout performers in the cybersecurity industry is crucial for fostering innovation, driving excellence, and inspiring the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. By spotlighting those who demonstrate outstanding skill and dedication to combatting cybersecurity threats, we aim to cultivate a culture of ambition and achievement within our community.

The Ingenuity Awards feature several categories to honor diverse talents and contributions:

• Breakthrough Hacker—This award recognizes a rising star with exceptional promise in ethical hacking. It celebrates emerging talent making a significant impact in cybersecurity and the community.
• Top P1 Hacker—This accolade honors the hacker who has identified the most P1 (critical) vulnerabilities on the Bugcrowd Platform within the past 12 months. 
• Community Leader—This award celebrates an individual who has significantly contributed to the cybersecurity community through collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and community engagement. 
• Top Pentester—This award honors a standout hacker who has excelled in simulating cyberattacks and providing critical security insights to customers using their advanced testing and communication skills.
• Global Security Impact Award—This award recognizes a customer who is committed to making their cyber community and global organizations more secure. 

Winners of the Bugcrowd Ingenuity Awards will receive a specialized, one-of-a-kind trophy; exclusive Bugcrowd swag; and public recognition through community spotlight blogs and social media shout-outs. We aim to not only celebrate the stellar achievements of hackers and leaders but also to inspire others in the cybersecurity field. 

The annual award ceremony will be held at Defcon in Vegas at our booth sponsorship, providing a platform to honor and celebrate these outstanding individuals.As we draw closer to the grand unveiling of the award winners, the excitement is palpable! If you can’t join us, find out who the winners are by following Bugcrowd on X, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Discord.