Cloud Security Podcast by Google
EP220 Big Rewards for Cloud Security: Exploring the Google VRP
Apr 21, 2025
29:13
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- Effective vulnerability management requires prioritizing and triaging reports rather than attempting to fix every single vulnerability, acknowledging their inevitability.
- A structured rewards system encourages quality vulnerability submissions by offering significant financial incentives for exceptional reports that clearly document impact and exploitation scenarios.
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The Inevitability of Vulnerabilities
Vulnerabilities are an inherent part of the technology landscape, and accepting their inevitability is vital for effective vulnerability response programs. Professionals in the field recognize that vulnerabilities must be expected and managed rather than eliminated entirely. A notable example discussed involved an organization that strictly mandated the fixing of all vulnerabilities, which is impractical and unrealistic, highlighting the tension between regulatory pressure and technical feasibility. Instead of attempting to eradicate all vulnerabilities, organizations should focus on identifying, triaging, and addressing them effectively while maintaining operational functionality.
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