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Bugcrowd & Pretera partner to enhance security in Benelux
Bugcrowd and Pretera have entered into a strategic collaboration aimed at providing scalable, continuous security testing solutions for high-risk sectors across Europe.
Pretera, a Brussels-based offensive security firm, is Bugcrowd's first partner in the Benelux region and will now offer its enterprise clients managed bug bounty engagements and vulnerability disclosure programmes using Bugcrowd's platform.
Expanded offering
Pretera is known for specialising in manual-first red teaming, penetration testing, and adversary simulation services designed to expose complex vulnerabilities, particularly for clients in the finance, healthcare, critical infrastructure, and government sectors. With operations spanning Europe, the Middle East, and North America, the company has established a reputation for providing real-world attack simulations to strengthen clients' defences.
The new partnership will see Pretera integrate Bugcrowd's global network of ethical hackers and crowdsourced security capabilities, supported by an AI-powered platform. This will enable continuous vulnerability testing beyond standard scheduled assessments. "We see bug bounties and VDPs as complementary to our manual penetration testing offering, allowing us to offer clients continuous security coverage beyond point-in-time assessments. By partnering with Bugcrowd, we combine our deep technical expertise with a trusted crowdsourced platform, addressing the growing demand for scalable, real-time vulnerability discovery and responsible disclosure," said Dardan Prebreza, Co-founder and Head of Security Services at Pretera.
Hybrid security approach
Under the terms of the collaboration, enterprises in the Benelux region will have access to a hybrid approach that combines Pretera's in-depth manual testing with Bugcrowd's continuous and scalable crowdsourced model. This approach is intended to help organisations respond more confidently to changing threat environments and new regulatory requirements.
Bugcrowd executives noted the significance of increasing their reach via local partnerships in regions with heightened demands for security. The company said that the alliance with Pretera aligns with its global channel strategy to add specialist partners and meet local market needs. "Pretera brings outstanding technical depth and domain-specific knowledge in sectors where security failures are not an option. A local presence with an established partner is vital to expand and provide regional organizations multiple options for crowdsourced security. It provides additional resources to our current bug bounty customers in Benelux and expands our support for public sector clients," said Jacques Lopez, VP of Global Channel and Alliances at Bugcrowd.
Broader sector benefits
The new collaboration is intended to benefit organisations operating in sectors with stringent security demands, such as finance, healthcare, critical infrastructure, and the public sector. Through this partnership, clients will be able to leverage both real-world attack simulation and the scalability offered by Bugcrowd's network of security researchers.
According to statements from both companies, the integration of Pretera's hands-on, deep-dive testing methodologies with Bugcrowd's platform offers a unified solution for ongoing vulnerability identification and responsible disclosure. This combination is designed to support organisational resilience across key industries in the region.
Regional and global operations
Pretera has been in operation since 2021, providing services such as network and application penetration testing, red teaming, social engineering, and cloud security assessments. Its client base includes enterprise and public sector organisations throughout Europe, North America, and the Middle East.
Bugcrowd has been offering crowdsourced security testing since 2012, combining its technology platform with a large network of security researchers. The platform enables systematic assessment of vulnerabilities and provides scalability to match the needs of various industries.
