Disclosure Glossary

Browse 5 disclosure terms defined in plain English, from the cultural dictionary of computing.

5 Disclosure Terms

Advisory
A published notice about a security issue, vulnerability, risk, or recommended action, often issued by a vendor, CERT, or research group. Advisories help...
Bug Bounty Program
Bug Bounty Program is a coordinated vulnerability-disclosure program that rewards external researchers for responsibly reporting valid security issues....
Security Advisory
A formal notice describing a security issue, its impact, affected versions, and mitigation or upgrade guidance. In responsible disclosure culture, a good...
Security Policy
A documented policy describing how security issues should be reported, handled, and disclosed for a project or organization. In open-source governance, a...
Vulnerability Report
A security disclosure submitted to a project or vendor describing a flaw, its impact, reproduction details, and often mitigation suggestions. Good...

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