21 Nov 2024

Bugcrowd, the pioneer in crowdsourced security announced an alliance with Least Authority, a Berlin-based pioneer in secure use of advanced cryptographic techniques.

Least Authority provides customised services to support FinTech and Web3 products through design and development, including code audits, specification reviews, and system architecture assessments.

Research and development

The company specialises in the research and development of distributed systems, blockchain protocols, AI/ML algorithms, and cryptographic protocols design and implementations, including zero-knowledge proofs and multi-party computation.

To date, Least Authority has completed more than 225 audits collaborating with industry pioneers such as Ethereum, MetaMask, Filecoin, Stacks, Polygon, Zcash, and more.

Comprehensive continuous testing services

Through its alliance with Bugcrowd, Least Authority can tap the vast skills of the Bugcrowd research community

Through its alliance with Bugcrowd, Least Authority can tap the vast skills of the Bugcrowd research community to deliver comprehensive continuous testing services as these innovative systems evolve.

Liz Steininger, CEO and Managing Director at Least Authority, said, "In today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape, relying on traditional security methods is no longer enough. We’re excited to offer this forward-thinking combination with Bugcrowd to clients who understand that security requires constant innovation and collaboration."

AI-powered platform

Jacques Lopez, VP of Global Channel Sales & Strategic Alliances, Bugcrowd, said, "Least Authority does amazing work to secure complex distributed environments from design to production."

Jacques Lopez adds, "The collaboration with Bugcrowd enables the company to add value with continuous testing services using Bugcrowd’s AI-powered platform."