Collaborating with Third-Party Researchers to Enhance TikTok's Security

TikTok's Global Security Team works tirelessly to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for millions of users on the platform. They actively collaborate with third-party researchers, also known as 'white hat hackers', to identify potential vulnerabilities. This may seem counterintuitive, but TikTok encourages these efforts as part of their security strategy. When a security researcher discovers a gap in their security, TikTok promptly addresses and fixes it to prevent exploitation by malicious actors.

To facilitate this collaboration, TikTok has a clear policy and procedure outlined on their website for third parties who discover potential vulnerabilities. They encourage anyone who finds a bug or vulnerability on the TikTok app or website to submit a report using the provided web form. Additional information may be requested to further investigate and address the issue.

TikTok believes in holding themselves and the entire industry to the highest standards of transparency and accountability. In addition to partnering with third-party researchers, they regularly release Transparency Reports and have opened their Transparency and Accountability Centers to security experts and lawmakers. This allows them to gain a better understanding of TikTok's operations and test their security processes.

In the coming weeks, TikTok plans to expand their collaboration with third-party researchers and will provide more information on their Newsroom. They are grateful for the researchers who have helped improve their app and remain committed to making TikTok a safe and secure experience for the entire community.