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Amazon Inspector vs HackerOne comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jul 14, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

Amazon Inspector
Ranking in Vulnerability Management
26th
Average Rating
7.8
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
IT Vendor Risk Management (9th)
HackerOne
Ranking in Vulnerability Management
39th
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
Application Security Tools (32nd), Bug Bounty Platforms (1st), Penetration Testing Services (2nd), Attack Surface Management (ASM) (12th)
 

Featured Reviews

Nikhil Sehgal - PeerSpot reviewer
Jan 10, 2024
Primarily focuses on security of EC2 instances, provides point-in-time assessments rather than real time protection but provides automated vulnerability detection
It has a limited scope. So, AWS Inspector primarily focuses on the security of the EC2 instance. So, if your architecture includes other AWS services, then you may need to use additional tools for your comprehensive security assessment. So that is one con. Another is, like, we have a dependency on agents. So other is dependency on agents, like, Inspector relies on agents installed on instances for deeper assessment. So managing these agents can be additional overhead. So these kinds of things. It does not even provide real-time protection. So, Inspector provides point-in-time assessment rather than continuous monitoring. So these are all cons. When it comes to false positives, it is there for most security tools as of now. I would not consider false positives a major concern. So, these are the major concerns that I found: dependency on agents, limited scope, and no real-time protection.
Hrithik Kumar - PeerSpot reviewer
May 28, 2024
Offers bug bounty opportunities and helps to earn extra money
In college, I started using HackerOne and taught my 10-20 juniors how to use it. I'm sure they might still be using it in their lives right now. The biggest challenge integrating HackerOne into my existing security protocols has been on my side, not the tool's. I need to take the time out to use and practice with it, but currently, I'm unable to give it the time I used to. There's no issue from the application side. To use the tool, you first need a basic knowledge of cybersecurity terms, like exploits and vulnerabilities, and how to identify them. Once familiar with these basics, you can learn more from the resources and platforms HackerOne provides. They offer tickets and guides to help you understand the methods for finding and exploiting vulnerabilities. Before deciding to use the solution in your organization, consider the purpose. HackerOne is a multi-platform. If the goal is to spread awareness about cybersecurity or to make the security team more active in learning about hacking methods and new vulnerabilities, then it can be very effective. It allows the team to earn extra money while learning and exploring new vulnerabilities in the market, potentially even finding zero-day vulnerabilities. I would rate HackerOne around an eight to nine out of ten. The application is simple to use, offering numerous opportunities and scopes for exploration. It covers many platforms, including web, Android, and iOS applications. However, the high traffic can sometimes be a drawback. If they manage this issue by implementing features like consolidation pricing for duplicate vulnerabilities, it could easily be a ten out of ten.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The integration of Amazon Inspector with other AWS services has enhanced our security. Security Hub is a major asset because it allows us to centralize data from various AWS services. We can integrate third-party tools as well. It is just a single-click option."
"The vulnerability discovery is valuable, and they also rank those vulnerabilities for you. So, you could rapidly attack some of the higher, severe vulnerabilities as they pop up, if they do pop up."
"The automated vulnerability detection aspect is most valuable."
"The findings dashboards are neat and easy to understand, offering clear demarcations for different types of findings and detailed insights into specific vulnerabilities and their associated instances. It is not a place where everything is dumped together. It offers an easy-to-understand layout."
"The most valuable feature of HackerOne is its variety of programs. These programs provide depth into various areas, such as mobile, API, and websites."
"Apart from getting all the bug bounty opportunities, we also get the chance to practice in a safe environment, like a demo setup. These features are great for beginners who want to explore bug bounties in the future."
"It helps me to get new sales, profits, and other benefits."
 

Cons

"One major area for improvement is remediation. My team works on remediating findings over time, likely using available patches. However, easier integration with Amazon's patching services would be very helpful."
"It has a limited scope. So, AWS Inspector primarily focuses on the security of the EC2 instance. So, if your architecture includes other AWS services, then you may need to use additional tools for your comprehensive security assessment. So that is one con. Another is, like, we have a dependency on agents."
"There isn't too much to improve right now. Scanning on demand or as a part of the pipeline versus a post pipeline solution would be good, but it is not a deal breaker by any means."
"There is room for improvement in the scanning capabilities. I'd like to see broader coverage in terms of the vulnerabilities detected."
"Response time can be improved. The HackerOne Trust team can be slow to respond sometimes. They're not using AI, which could help reduce the number of duplicate reports."
"One issue I've experienced is traffic. Many people try to participate when an opportunity with a bounty of around 1,000-15,000 dollars comes up. In this case, the first person to report the vulnerability gets the bounty. If a second person reports the same vulnerability, they are marked as duplicated instead of receiving some recognition. The second person also invested time finding the issue, so I think this can be improved."
"The ability to view the conversation between the triagers and the programs will be really good."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It's priced according to market standards for its services."
"It is scaled as you go. There are probably a certain number of scans per month, and there are tiers. If you're under a certain tier, it is free. The second level is pennies, and then all the way up to like a million. So, it has a tiered pricing program. They're pretty good with your initial scanning, and there is room to scale based on being affordable, but it is fairly cheap. There are no additional costs. They pretty much think about it as a pay-per-scan type model."
"The pricing is very transparent and clear."
"The tool is open-source and free for bug bounty hunters."
"The solution is free."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Government
7%
Computer Software Company
17%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
11%
University
8%
 

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Midsize Enterprise
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Amazon Inspector?
The integration of Amazon Inspector with other AWS services has enhanced our security. Security Hub is a major asset because it allows us to centralize data from various AWS services. We can integ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Amazon Inspector?
The pricing is very transparent and clear, so I don't have any challenges with it. It's good.
What needs improvement with Amazon Inspector?
There is room for improvement in the scanning capabilities. I'd like to see broader coverage in terms of the vulnerabilities detected. Right now, it's not as comprehensive as some of the third-part...
What needs improvement with HackerOne?
The ability to view the conversation between the triagers and the programs will be really good. When an issue gets reported, the understanding conveyed to the program by the triagers is not visible...
What is your primary use case for HackerOne?
I mainly use it for downtime activities, earning extra cash alongside a full-time job, and to get new sales and profits.
 

Comparisons

 

Also Known As

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HackerOne Assets, HackerOne Pentesting Services, HackerOne Security Assessments, HackerOne Vulnerability Management
 

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