Research comes in
From our in-house team or independent researchers — always starting with a short, non-technical introduction.
Vanguard Intelligence
Vulnerability Research Hub & Acquisition Platform
We focus on high-quality zero-day and N-day capabilities, working with independent researchers and delivering reliable offensive research to carefully vetted institutional clients.
Confidential from the first message. Write to contact@vgintel.live — no technical details required to start.
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Built around confidentiality
- PGP-encrypted
- Need-to-know access
- Written agreements
- Reproduced findings
- Vetted clients only
What we do
Research, collaboration and delivery.
Vulnerability Research
In-depth analysis of operating systems, applications and infrastructure software by our in-house research team.
Researcher Collaboration
We run an ongoing Exploit Acquisition Program — competitive compensation, strict confidentiality and a professional evaluation process.
Institutional Capabilities
Reliable offensive research, available exclusively to vetted governments, agencies and trusted system integrators.
How the Acquisition Program works
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Our approach
Quality, confidentiality and professional standards.
We prefer depth over volume. Every engagement follows the same principles, whoever is on the other side.
- Quality first: every finding is independently reproduced, assessed and documented to one standard.
- Confidential by default: need-to-know access, encrypted channels, minimal retention.
- Clear, written terms: scope, timelines and compensation are agreed before anything changes hands.
- Vetted counterparties: we work only with organisations that pass verification.
VANGUARD Operating principle
“Serious research deserves a serious process — rigorous evaluation, fair terms and complete discretion.”
Vanguard Intelligence · How we work with researchers and clients
How we work
From research to verified result
Every finding is verified
Each result is reproduced, assessed for reliability and impact, and documented to a consistent standard.
Only verified results are delivered
Vetted clients receive clear reports over secure channels, with honest notes on scope and limitations.
One standard, three ways to work with us.
Confidential from the first message — whether or not we proceed.
Independent researchers
Collaborate
Ongoing partnership
For specialists who want a long-term, professional counterpart for their research.
- Review by experienced researchers
- Fair, transparent terms
- Timely decisions
- Full discretion
Your identity stays protected
Independent researchers
Submit research
Confidential review of a single submission
Reliable, high-impact exploits or novel vulnerability research that you would like us to evaluate.
- Preliminary review
- Technical evaluation under agreed terms
- Written agreement
- Secure handover
No technical details in your first message
Institutions
Verified access
By verification only
For governments, intelligence and law enforcement agencies and trusted system integrators.
- Validated research
- Thorough documentation
- Confidential handling
- Dedicated point of contact
Due diligence required
Start with a short, confidential message.
Whether you are an independent researcher or an institution, the first step is a brief introduction. We reply with next steps and a secure channel.
Encrypted correspondence preferred