How Tek Yantra Helped Shape California’s 2024 Vulnerability Disclosure Platform Annual Report

In today’s digital age, proactive cybersecurity is no longer optional—it’s essential. Tek Yantra is proud to have supported the California Department of Technology in developing the 2024 Vulnerability Disclosure Policy (VDP) Platform Annual Report, a milestone document in government cybersecurity strategy.

The report highlights California’s leadership in fostering transparent, collaborative, and effective vulnerability management across public sector systems. As a trusted technology partner, Tek Yantra played a central role in delivering the report’s structure, content, and data visualizations.

About the VDP Platform

Launched in 2022, California’s VDP Platform allows ethical hackers and security researchers to report vulnerabilities in state-managed systems through a secure, responsible disclosure process. This model encourages continuous feedback from the global security community while giving agencies a structured way to triage and remediate reported issues.

The program is one of the first of its kind at the state level and has quickly evolved into a national model for crowdsourced cybersecurity.

2024 Report Highlights

The 2024 annual report shows measurable progress and impact:

• 3,926 total vulnerability submissions since program launch
• 1,072 new submissions in 2024 alone
• 2,656 valid vulnerabilities identified
• Over 400 remediated by participating agencies
• Engagement from 786 unique security researchers in 2024
• Estimated $4.84 million in savings from proactive remediation
• Submission validation times now 3 times faster than comparable public sector programs

These outcomes reflect both improved cyber defense and an increasingly mature approach to state-wide vulnerability management.

Tek Yantra’s Contribution

Tek Yantra supported the California Department of Technology by:

• Drafting and refining the complete written content of the report
• Developing clear, data-driven visuals and infographics to convey platform impact
• Analyzing and presenting metrics on researcher participation, vulnerability types, and remediation timelines
• Highlighting the value of bug bounty initiatives and future plans for expanded security engagement
• Structuring the report to reflect transparency, measurable success, and forward-looking strategy

Our work helped ensure that the report was not only technically sound but also accessible and actionable for a wide range of stakeholders—agency leaders, policymakers, and the broader cybersecurity community.

Looking Ahead

The VDP Platform is positioned to continue evolving in 2025 and beyond. Key priorities include:

• Launching formal bug bounty programs to incentivize faster, deeper vulnerability discovery
• Expanding the number of participating state entities
• Further reducing remediation timelines
• Broadening engagement with global security researchers
• Sharing insights across agencies to standardize best practices

California’s VDP initiative is already influencing how other governments think about cybersecurity—not just as an IT concern, but as a core operational responsibility. Tek Yantra is proud to support this transition toward long-term resilience and strategic risk management.

Partnering for a More Secure Digital Future

Tek Yantra helps government and enterprise clients build secure, scalable digital systems through DevSecOps, vulnerability management, and cloud-native solutions. Our work on this project reflects our ongoing commitment to public sector innovation and cybersecurity maturity.

To learn more about how Tek Yantra can support your cybersecurity goals, contact us at info@tekyantra.com or visit our services page