Cybersecurity experts and white hat hackers may now earn extra money by discovering defects in Microsoft Office 365.
In a recent release, the Microsoft Security Response Centre stated that it intends to increase the maximum payments available for high-impact security concerns identified, not just in the Power Platform Bounty Programmes but also across the Microsoft 365 Bounty Programme. This strategic move demonstrates Microsoft’s commitment to incentivize researchers and developers to identify and repair important security vulnerabilities, therefore increasing the overall resilience and integrity of its ecosystem.
Making Money with Microsoft 365
1. Identify Opportunities: Examine Microsoft 365’s many features and tools to identify prospective revenue streams.
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3. Monetize Strategically: Use effective marketing techniques, and partnerships to leverage your products and earn income.
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Such new bounty rewards are part of Microsoft’s “ongoing attempts to cooperate with the cybersecurity research community,” as part of the corporation’s comprehensive approach to guarding against security risks.
Microsoft which is known for products like Microsoft Teams has expanded its bug bounty program by introducing on-premise Exchange, SharePoint, and Skype for Business to its Apps and On-Premises Servers Bounty Program. This extension comes alongside enhancements to bug bounty awards, reinforcing Microsoft’s commitment to security and collaboration within its ecosystem.
This enhanced bug bounty program allows security experts who discover and disclose flaws affecting on-premises servers to win awards starting from $500 to $26,000.
Conclusion
Curious security experts and white hat hackers may discover more by checking Microsoft’s Applications and On-Premises Servers Bounty Program page.
Moreover, Microsoft has recently introduced a new upgrade aimed at enhancing security and efficiency within Microsoft 365. This update empowers IT administrators by enabling them to establish a tenant-wide timeout policy. This policy automatically logs out inactive users across web applications.
