More than 7.5 million global cyber incidents were reported in the first half of 2025, a 19% rise on the same period last year. To combat the surge in attacks, Integrity360 is announcing an exclusive Irish partnership with global bug bounty leader HackerOne. This partnership gives businesses direct local access to a trusted network of more than two million ethical hackers, delivering real-time vulnerability discovery and remediation before threats can be exploited.
Cyber attacks are increasing in both sophistication and volume, with large organisations -particularly those with web-facing infrastructure - experiencing relentless attempts to identify and exploit weaknesses. While traditional penetration testing and red teaming remain essential, a well organised bug bounty programme takes cyber security to the next level. Integrity360’s collaboration with HackerOne adds an ‘always-on’ layer of human-led testing, giving enterprises continuous visibility into emerging threats and an attacker's eye view of their systems.
Drawing on HackerOne’s global community of security researchers, Integrity360 identifies vulnerabilities that automated tools might miss. With access to over two million ethical hackers, security teams can prioritise and remediate critical risks faster - a capability that would be virtually impossible for any single organisation to replicate in-house. Furthermore, you only pay for exposures that are discovered, providing excellent return on investment.
The collaboration expands the cyber security testing portfolio of Integrity360, enabling delivery of an end-to-end service that spans scheduled assessments, red teaming, and continuous researcher-led testing. While HackerOne underpins the platform with its unparalleled crowd-powered expertise, Integrity360 ensures seamless integration into clients’ security programmes.
“Technology alone can’t match the creativity and persistence of a determined attacker,” said Richard Ford, CTO at Integrity360. “By partnering with HackerOne, we are enabling organisations to tap into a vast, global community of security researchers who continuously probe for weaknesses. This is proactive defence in action, which is designed to uncover and fix issues before they become security incidents.”
John Addeo, VP of Global Channels at HackerOne, said: “Integrity360 brings deep enterprise security expertise, while our hacker community provides real-world insight that tools alone can’t deliver. Together, we help organisations find and fix vulnerabilities faster, reducing their attack surface in an increasingly complex threat environment.”
The move reflects a wider industry shift from periodic, compliance-driven assessments to continuous, community-powered protection. As cyber threats continue to evolve, the ability to detect and respond to vulnerabilities in real-time will become a critical benchmark for effective cyber defence.
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