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# OpenAI Taps Cathedral Systems to Harden Security and Increases Max Bug Bounties

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**Published:** 2026-11-03T03:07:20.000Z
**Category:** Industry
**Topics:** openai, safety

## Summary

OpenAI is collaborating with cybersecurity startup Cathedral Systems to identify and fix weaknesses in its internal infrastructure using AI models\. OpenAI increased its bug bounty payouts for critical vulnerabilities, with rewards for some exceptional findings reaching $172,000 including bonuses\.

## Sources

- [Story source](<https://marketbrief.now/cybersecurity/openai-taps-cathedral-systems-to-harden-security-and-increases-max-bug-b-b38cbde8>)
- [Story source](<https://openai.com/index/rewarding-defenders-with-bigger-bug-bounties>)
- [Story source](<https://huggingnews.com/cybersecurity/openai-taps-cathedral-systems-to-harden-security-and-increases-max-bug-b-b38cbde8>)