Security Strategy
Building a Bug Bounty Program: When You Need One vs a Security Audit
Comparing point-in-time security audits with continuous crowdsourced bug bounties.
LOZULA Security Advisory Team
2026-08-06
8 min read
Key Takeaways for Security Teams
- Audits provide formal certification before launch; bug bounties provide ongoing incentive for ethical hackers.
A security audit is essential before launch, while bug bounties provide continuous crowd testing after contracts are live.
Complementary Security Layers
Never launch a bug bounty without completing a professional security audit first. Auditors eliminate low-hanging and architectural bugs so bug bounty programs focus on novel zero-day vectors.