Policy Pulse - Issue #1 | Week of February 1, 2026
Your weekly briefing on cybersecurity policy affecting vulnerability disclosure and security research.
The disclose.io Newsletter
Research on legal risk experiences — seeking interviewees
Academic research exploring the legal risks security researchers face when discovering and reporting vulnerabilities. If you've experienced legal threats or prosecution related to security research, your story could help shape better protections.
The disclose.io Community Forum is Back—Here’s How to Dive In
The disclose.io community forum has been relaunched with new features for security researchers and organizations. Learn how to join the conversation, connect with fellow researchers, and contribute to safer vulnerability disclosure practices.
Bill Proposal: Unpacking the Cyber Conspiracy Modernization Act
The Cybercrime Conspiracy Modernization Act (CCMA), introduced by Senators Mike Rounds (R-SD)
Introducing the disclose.io Policymaker!
Introducing the disclose.io Policymaker tool — a free, open-source generator for creating vulnerability disclosure policies. Build compliant VDP and bug bounty policies in minutes with our guided policy builder.
Make DMCA About Copyright Again
The DMCA's anti-circumvention provisions have been misused against security researchers for decades. Here's why we need to return the Digital Millennium Copyright Act to its original purpose and protect good-faith security research.
Request For Comment: dioterms open-source VDP policy
Request for comment on dioterms, the disclose.io open-source vulnerability disclosure policy template. Help shape the future of standardized VDP language by providing feedback on safe harbor provisions and researcher protections.
2020: A Good Year for Hackers
A look back at 2020's major wins for the security research community — from CFAA reform progress to expanded safe harbor provisions. How the year shaped the future of ethical hacking and vulnerability disclosure.