A later module addresses cybersecurity policy through a social science framework. At this point, attention can be drawn to one type of policy, known as bug bounty policies. These policies pay individuals for identifying vulnerabilities in a company’s cyber infrastructure.  To identify the vulnerabilities, ethical hackers are invited to try explore the cyber infrastructure using their penetration testing skills.  The policies relate to economics in that they are based on cost/benefits principles.  Read this article https://academic.oup.com/cybersecurity/article/7/1/tyab007/6168453?login=trueLinks to an external site.  and write a summary reaction to the use of the policies in your journal.  Focus primarily on the literature review and the discussion of the findings.

I found the literature review on bug bounty policies quite enlightening. It emphasizes how these programs leverage the skills of ethical hackers to uncover vulnerabilities, presenting a cost-effective approach for companies. The findings discuss the balance between expenses and potential security improvements, highlighting that investing in bug bounties can ultimately save firms from costly breaches. Overall, it showcases a practical intersection of cybersecurity and economic principles.