"HackerOne, Verizon Weigh Pros and Cons of Making Live Hacking Contests Virtual"

One of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic is the change of live hacking events from being hosted in-person to being held virtually. Due to the pandemic, Verizon Media, in collaboration with HackerOne, had to hold two hacking events online. They both recently hosted what is said to be the world's largest live hacking contest. Whether hosted in-person or online, live hacking events allow companies to find security flaws in their assets with the help of ethical hackers that could be exploited by attackers to perform malicious activities. These events also provide opportunities to hire hackers for corporate positions. This article continues to discuss the benefits and concerns surrounding virtual, live hacking events. 

CyberScoop reports "HackerOne, Verizon Weigh Pros and Cons of Making Live Hacking Contests Virtual"