(PR) At Intel, product security isn’t just a pillar of our strategy—it’s the foundation of everything we do. Today, we released the 6th annual Intel Product Security Report, showcasing our competitive edge in security assurance. We believe security starts at the silicon level, and customers should choose silicon designed and supported with the best in the industry.
This year’s report provides a comprehensive analysis of Intel’s product security efforts and achievements in 2024. It highlights Intel’s proactive approach to identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities, with 96% of the addressed vulnerabilities discovered through Intel’s own security assurance efforts. The report also includes a competitive analysis that highlights that Intel ranks number one in product security assurance compared to other top silicon vendors.
Key Points from the Report
- 96% of the vulnerabilities addressed by Intel in 2024 were discovered through Intel’s proactive product security assurance efforts.
- 100% of the Intel processor vulnerabilities addressed were discovered through internal security research.
- 53% of the 374 vulnerabilities Intel addressed received a bug bounty payment.
- 84% of the bug bounties paid were in the software category.
- AMD reported 4.4x more firmware vulnerabilities in their hardware root-of-trust than Intel.
- AMD reported 1.8x more firmware vulnerabilities in their confidential computing technologies than Intel.
- In the GPU category, NVIDIA had only high-severity vulnerabilities (18) in 2024.
GPU Competitive Vulnerability Analysis
Platform Firmware Competitive Vulnerability Analysis
Additional Information
For an in-depth look at the security practices Intel uses and the products we deliver to help safeguard our customers, download the new eBook: Security Starts with Intel. Intel is a world leader in technology, and our foundational place in the compute stack provides us with a unique influence on cybersecurity.
About the 2024 Intel Product Security Report
The 2024 Intel Product Security Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the vulnerabilities disclosed by Intel in the calendar year 2024. The report highlights Intel’s proactive product security assurance efforts, which accounted for 96% of the vulnerabilities discovered and mitigated. It includes a comparative assessment of platform firmware and Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) vulnerabilities, showcasing Intel’s leadership in security assurance practices. The report also details the Intel Bug Bounty Program’s contributions and the company’s commitment to a Security-First Pledge, ensuring customers can trust the secure performance of Intel products.