Singapore government launches bug bounty program for digital services
The digital arm of the Singapore government has launched a new bug bounty program offering up to $150,000 for “exceptional” reports.
The Government Technology Agency (GovTech) announced yesterday (August 31) that it had partnered with HackerOne to offer selected security researchers the opportunity to hunt for bugs in a private program.
In the statement, GovTech said it will offer between $250 and $5,000 for bug reports, and will allocate a bonus of $150,000 for “vulnerabilities that could cause exceptional impact on selected systems and data”.
“This signals the Singapore government’s commitment to secure critical ICT systems and sensitive personal data,” the release reads.
Those wishing to take part will already need to be registered on the platform and should have ‘HackerOne Clear’ status. White hats who are eligible but have not received an invite can request one through HackerOne.
The Singapore government launched its first bug bounty program in 2018, also with HackerOne, focusing on securing public-facing government websites.
