Vulnerability Contribution Programs Appear to Be Contributing Significantly to the Discovery and Disclosure of Vulnerabilities Enabling the Market to Witness Consistent Growth.

DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c56692) has announced the addition of the new Frost & Sullivan title "2006 World Vulnerability Research Markets" to their offering.

This Frost & Sullivan research service titled 2006 World Vulnerability Research Markets provides in-depth analysis of vulnerability disclosure by operating system and vendor.

Significance of Network Security Solutions Increasing With Rising Vulnerability Threats

Although, network and communication technology is the backbone of business all over the world, the value of such systems was not recognized until they came under attack. Network security breaches in the past have shown that inadequate vulnerability research can result in dire consequences. Since the disruption of these systems has cost billions of dollars in lost revenues over the years, companies are racing to beat attackers to vulnerabilities. However, certain companies have realized that would-be attackers also know the value of an unknown vulnerability and have long been trying to discover new vulnerabilities before malicious researchers do.

Hence, some companies have initiated programs that offer monetary compensation to individual researchers that disclose previously unknown vulnerabilities in a responsible manner. "Some speculate that companies offering a proactive, competitive, responsible disclosure program have not only gained a competitive edge but are also acting in a socially responsible manner while some suggest that 'pay for vulnerability' programs actually encourage hacking," notes the analyst of this research service. "Regardless, these companies are reshaping the vulnerability research market, being credited with more discoveries than traditional research laboratories, and are emerging as market leaders."

Vulnerability Contribution Programs Largely Contribute to Market Growth

Vulnerability contribution programs appear to be contributing significantly to the discovery and disclosure of vulnerabilities enabling the market to witness consistent growth. "The research shows that security research organizations, being boosted by such vulnerability contribution programs, are credited with disclosing far more vulnerabilities than software vendors or individuals," cites the analyst. "However, misconceptions and assumptions have been limiting this market from reaching its maximum growth potential."

Some of these are that individuals are responsible for most of the disclosures and that vulnerability contribution programs promote hacking. Another dangerous assumption is that only high severity threats are important. Growth potential can be realized as more people become better educated on the topic.

Areas covered:

- World Vulnerability Research Markets
- Total Vulnerability Analysis
- Microsoft Vulnerability Analysis
- Mac OS Vulnerability Analysis
- Unix/Linux Vulnerability Analysis
- Web Browser Vulnerability Analysis
- Top Five Vendors

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