Discovering Vulnerabilities Before Adversaries Do
Bug hunting isn’t just a competition — it’s a strategic way for organizations to identify vulnerabilities, build stronger defenses, and engage the broader security community. CyberEd.io integrates bug hunting into its experiential learning model through live events at Nullcon and Hardwear.io, as well as custom-designed bug hunting programs for enterprises.
No matter how strong an enterprise’s defenses, unknown vulnerabilities can hide in code, applications, and systems.
Traditional testing methods often miss these flaws — but bug hunting challenges bring a fresh perspective by tapping into the creativity and persistence of skilled researchers.
Bug hunting helps enterprises:
- Identify vulnerabilities proactively before adversaries exploit them.
- Engage security talent through live competitions that replicate real-world attack scenarios.
- Strengthen resilience by validating systems in dynamic environments.
- Foster a security-first culture across teams and business units.
For organizations under constant pressure from regulators, customers, and attackers alike, bug hunting is both a proactive defense mechanism and a powerful workforce development tool.
Start your bug hunting journey now.
Talk to our team about adding custom bug hunting to your enterprise training program.
Talk to our teamBug hunting is a highlight of Nullcon and Hardwear.io, and will soon be featured at OTSEC.World.
These live bug hunts don’t just entertain — they deliver real discoveries that enterprises can immediately use to improve security posture.
Nullcon Bug Bounty Sessions
Participants compete to find vulnerabilities across applications, systems, and platforms, often revealing flaws that vendors had overlooked. The event showcases both offensive creativity and defensive strategy.
Hardwear.io Bug Hunting
Unique to Hardwear.io, these challenges focus on hardware, firmware, and embedded systems — uncovering risks in IoT devices, chipsets, and industrial components.
OTSEC.World Bug Hunting (Coming Soon)
Tailored for the OT/ICS community, these hunts will expose vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure environments, offering enterprises a rare look into operational technology risks.
Beyond public events, CyberEd.io works directly with enterprises to design custom bug hunting programs that align with specific systems, applications, and objectives.
This makes bug hunting not just a learning exercise but a direct contributor to enterprise security operations.
Tailored scope
From web apps to IoT devices to OT/ICS systems, we create hunts that reflect your environment.
Flexible formats
Bug hunts can be run on-site, remotely, or in hybrid models, making them accessible to distributed teams.
Expert facilitation
Our team provides not only the platform but also the moderation, validation, and reporting required to operationalize findings.
Actionable outcomes
Every custom hunt concludes with detailed reports, prioritized vulnerabilities, and remediation guidance.
Why CyberEd.io for bug hunting
CyberEd.io’s bug hunting programs stand out because of our:
- Cross-Disciplinary Expertise: From hardware to cloud to OT, our team has designed bug hunts across industries and disciplines.
- Global Community Reach: Through Nullcon, Hardwear.io, and OTSEC.World, we engage some of the best researchers worldwide.
- Custom Enterprise Integration: We ensure hunts align with your compliance, regulatory, and operational goals.
- Post-Hunt Enablement: Findings don’t sit idle — we help integrate them into your vulnerability management and training programs.
At-a-glance
Formats:
Live at events, custom enterprise hunts (on-site, remote, hybrid)
Industries:
Finance, healthcare, manufacturing, OT/ICS, SaaS, hardware/IoT providers
Audience:
Security researchers, red teams, SOC engineers, DevOps/DevSecOps teams
Deliverables:
Vulnerability reports, prioritized remediation guidance, performance analytics, training insights
Duration:
From one-day live events to multi-week enterprise hunts, depending on scope and complexity
Expert facilitation
Moderation, validation, and reporting provided by CyberEd.io’s global research and event teams