Zero Day Initiative (ZDI) is the world's largest vendor-agnostic bug bounty program, established with the aim to encourage responsible reporting of 0-day vulnerabilities to affected vendors. ZDI recognizes the importance of independent researchers in discovering flaws in software and works to amplify their effectiveness by building a virtual community of skilled researchers. Unlike other programs, ZDI prioritizes customer protection by keeping technical details of vulnerabilities confidential until the vendor releases a patch.

The acquired vulnerabilities are not resold or redistributed, ensuring a secure environment. Researchers benefit from ZDI's partnership through monetary rewards, exclusive access to vulnerability information, and a loyalty program that offers bonuses as researchers continue to contribute. ZDI collaborates closely with vendors to develop protection filters for Trend Micro customers and facilitates joint advisories upon the release of patches.

Even before public disclosure, ZDI may share technical details with other security vendors to enhance the protection of a broader user base. With a commitment to transparency and professionalism, ZDI follows a disclosure policy that ensures all vulnerabilities are responsibly handled. Their dedication to customer protection and collaboration sets them apart as a trusted brand in the cybersecurity industry.

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