HackRate
Crowdsourced ethical hacking platform with managed bug bounty, PTaaS, and attack surface management
About HackRate
HackRate is a crowdsourced cybersecurity platform that connects organizations with a global community of vetted ethical hackers to identify and remediate security vulnerabilities. Featuring HackGATE™, the industry's first fully managed ethical hacker gateway, HackRate offers managed bug bounty programs, penetration testing as a service (PTaaS), managed vulnerability disclosure policies, and attack surface management. The platform provides centralized project management, report validation, retesting, and integrations with Jira, Slack, and Microsoft Teams.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Highest-rated crowdsourced security platform on G2 with an exceptional 96 NPS score
- HackGATE™ provides unique centralized control over all penetration testing activities
- Strong report validation by professional analysts ensures high-quality vulnerability reports
- Flexible engagement models from VDP to full managed bug bounty programs
- Excellent customer support with 100% quality of support rating and fast response times
- CVE Numbering Authority status adds credibility and streamlines vulnerability disclosure
Cons
- Smaller hacker community compared to established platforms like HackerOne or Bugcrowd
- Limited number of public bug bounty programs may reduce testing coverage
- Custom pricing for core services makes cost comparison difficult without contacting sales
- Relatively newer platform still maturing in features compared to major competitors
- Frontend design could use improvements according to user reviews
Key Features
HackGATE™
Industry-first managed gateway for controlling and monitoring all security testing activities in a centralized dashboard
Managed Bug Bounty Program
Continuous crowdsourced security testing with report validation, payment management, and retesting capabilities
PenTest as a Service (PTaaS)
On-demand penetration testing with 5-20 invited verified hackers, report validation, and retesting included
Managed Vulnerability Disclosure Policy
ISO-compliant vulnerability disclosure program with consultancy services and customized VDP forms
Attack Surface Management
Continuously updated internet-facing asset inventory with automated vulnerability scanning and elite hacker testing
Tool Integrations
Native integrations with Jira, Slack, and Microsoft Teams for seamless vulnerability tracking and team collaboration
Report Validation & Retesting
All vulnerability reports are validated by professional analysts before delivery, with retesting to confirm fixes
CVE Numbering Authority
Designated CVE Numbering Authority capable of assigning CVE identifiers to discovered vulnerabilities
Pricing
- ISO standards compliance
- VDP consultancy services
- Customized VDP form
- Limited report validation
- 365-day billing cycle
- 5-20 invited verified hackers
- Report validation
- Retesting included
- 15-30 day engagements
- Controlled testing environment
- Report validation
- Payment management
- Retesting capabilities
- mVDP form included
- Continuous security testing
- Managed gateway for pentesting
- Control and monitor testing activities
- Centralized project management
Best For
Continuous Security Testing
Run managed bug bounty programs to continuously discover vulnerabilities across your web applications and infrastructure
Compliance-Driven Vulnerability Disclosure
Implement ISO-compliant vulnerability disclosure policies with managed intake and validation
On-Demand Penetration Testing
Engage verified ethical hackers for time-boxed penetration tests with full report validation and retesting
Attack Surface Monitoring
Maintain an up-to-date inventory of internet-facing assets with automated scanning and expert-driven testing
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