Upon the conclusion of the 12-month Defense Industrial Base Vulnerability Disclosure Program (DIB-VDP) pilot, HackerOne convened discussions with the collaborating agencies and the ethical hackers involved in the initiative. These conversations focused on reviewing the pilot's outcomes, highlighting the most noteworthy vulnerabilities discovered, and delving into the reasons behind the federal government's ongoing commitment to partnering with hackers to enhance the security of digital assets within the United States government