How Meta and the security industry collaborate to secure the internet
Jul 20, 2022Clyde Rodriguez, Collin Greene

Summary
This post details Meta's collaboration with the security industry to secure the internet, focusing on bug hunting methodologies and information sharing. It highlights the use of automated static analysis tools like Zoncolan for internal bug detection, and the work of Red Team X in identifying and reporting vulnerabilities in third-party hardware and software (e.g., Schneider Electric, Airspan, Apple, EternalTerminal). The post also emphasizes the contributions of bug bounty researchers, showcasing significant finds in Meta's Facebook API and Instagram endpoints. The overarching theme is the continuous effort to improve security through proactive identification, responsible disclosure, and collaborative efforts.
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