Verification Badges
What the checkmarks next to a name mean, and how they're granted.
Blue check — verified individual
Confirms the account belongs to the real person it claims to be — a member of SecurityGab staff, a recognized researcher, or another individual we've manually confirmed. It is not for sale and does not indicate endorsement of anything the account posts.
Gold check — verified company
Confirms the account is an official presence for a real organization, not an individual acting on their own behalf. Reserved for confirmed company/organization accounts.
How verification is granted
Verification is reviewed and applied manually by SecurityGab staff — there's no self-service application yet. If you believe your account (or your company's account) qualifies, contact [email protected] with details we can use to confirm identity.
Where you'll see it
A verified badge appears next to the account's name on its profile page and next to their name on every forum post they make.