SilentSurface Issues Responsible Disclosure — Building Trust in Cybersecurity
Posted on 07/25/2025 | by SilentSurface Security Team
At SilentSurface, we believe that cybersecurity isn’t just about finding vulnerabilities — it’s about doing the right thing when you find them.
This week, we made a formal responsible disclosure as a professional cybersecurity business. During routine passive monitoring using publicly available search engine data, we identified a document indexed under a Florida-based aviation domain containing potentially sensitive operational information.
What We Did — And Why It Matters
Rather than exploit or publicize the exposure, we took the high road:
- 🧠 No scanning, hacking, or intrusion — just ethical reconnaissance.
- ✉️ Disclosure sent via public contact channel with legal caution.
- 🔐 Withheld sensitive technical details due to Florida’s public records law.
- 🛡️ Included legal disclaimers to clarify boundaries and protect both parties.
Our goal? Empower organizations to fix exposures quietly, respectfully, and securely — before they become news headlines.
Why We Didn’t Send Direct Links
Florida’s government transparency laws make every submission to a public agency subject to request. Sending direct file URLs or detailed indexing info upfront could unintentionally:
- Publish the vulnerability before mitigation
- Endanger system integrity
- Create reputational harm
Instead, we offered to share full details via a secure channel, ensuring the organization had control and context.
This Is Just the Beginning
SilentSurface is more than bug bounty — it’s digital exposure monitoring with conscience. We’ll continue surfacing public risks, helping organizations patch them privately, and strengthening the web one ethical report at a time.
📢 Want to learn more or partner with us? Visit SilentSurface.com or contact us at protect@silentsurface.com.
