Judging Processes
How findings are evaluated, escalated, and scored across Cantina. Our judging system is designed to be transparent, consistent, and aligned with real-world risk—ensuring high-quality results for both researchers and clients.Scoring System
Each finding is assessed based on severity, impact, and submission quality, contributing to researcher rewards and reputation scores.
Escalation Procedures
Researchers can formally escalate decisions they believe were misjudged—these are re-evaluated by a second, independent judge or the Cantina team.
Competition Judging
All submissions are reviewed by experienced security professionals who apply Cantina’s standardized rubrics to ensure fair and accurate results.