BlueHat
Computer security term
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BlueHat (or Blue Hat or Blue-Hat) is a term used to refer to outside computer security consulting firms that are employed to bug test a system prior to its launch, looking for exploits so they can be closed[dubious – discuss]. Their role involves searching for weaknesses or security gaps that could be exploited, and their aim is to rectify and close these potential vulnerabilities prior to a product or system launch.[1] In particular, Microsoft uses the term to refer to the computer security professionals they invited to find the vulnerability of their products, such as Windows.[2][3][4][dead link]
Blue Hat Microsoft Hacker Conference
The Blue Hat Microsoft Hacker Conference is an invitation-only conference created by Window Snyder[5] that is intended to open communication between Microsoft engineers and hackers.[6] The event has led to both mutual understanding and the occasional confrontation. Microsoft's developers were visibly uncomfortable when Metasploit was demonstrated.[7]