Media Packet
1,053 items across 6 categories — press, broadcast, stage, and paperwork. Captured, displayed, and archived for posterity.
1,053 items
Press
The Washington Examiner reported on President Trump signing legislation that elevates hacking election systems to a federal crime. Casey Ellis commented on how the law affects security researchers and adversaries seeking to access election infrastructure.
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Smart Company reported that Whole Kids exceeded its $500,000 equity crowdfunding target, with backers including Kate Morris and Casey Ellis. Ellis joined the funding round as an investor supporting the startup's growth in the nutrition and children's health sector.
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ThreatPost published an article examining how the COVID-19 pandemic and remote work shift have reshaped the bug bounty landscape. Casey Ellis provides analysis on the pandemic's effects on corporate attack surfaces and vulnerability disclosure practices.
Broadcast
Cloud Security Podcast featured Casey Ellis from BugCrowd discussing how to launch a career in bug bounty hunting in 2020. Ellis provided foundational guidance and a roadmap for aspiring security researchers entering the field.
Press
VentureBeat published an article examining how ethical hackers are working to identify and remediate vulnerabilities in U.S. election infrastructure before the 2020 presidential vote. Casey Ellis discusses the ethical hacking community's role in discovering security gaps and supporting efforts to strengthen election systems.
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Digital Journal published Casey Ellis's commentary on the proposed Voting Systems Act and its implications for security researchers in October 2020. Ellis examined both the potential benefits and drawbacks the legislation could create for researchers studying voting system vulnerabilities.
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Digital Journal published Casey Ellis's commentary on the DEFEND the Voting Systems Act in October 2020, examining its implications for security research. Ellis discussed how the legislation could affect good-faith vulnerability disclosure and the security research community's ability to strengthen voting systems.
Broadcast
OzCyber Unlocked podcast featured Casey Ellis discussing Australian Cyber Week 2020 and its significance to the cybersecurity landscape. Ellis explored key topics shaping Australia's cybersecurity priorities and community engagement during the event.
Press
Silicon Angle reported on Microsoft's coordinated takedown effort against the TrickBot botnet infrastructure in October 2020. Casey Ellis contributed analysis on the significance of the disruption operation and its implications for combating large-scale botnet threats.
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ITWire published an article examining threats to US election integrity. Casey Ellis is quoted arguing that vulnerabilities in voting machine hardware and software present a greater risk to elections than external cyberattacks.
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Forbes published a panel piece on sixteen software development trends expected to shape the tech industry. Casey Ellis contributed a prediction on a key trend poised to dominate software development practices.
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Threatpost published a bug bounty FAQ feature in September 2020 addressing common questions about bug bounty programs. Ellis provides answers on how these programs function, their value to organizations, and implementation best practices.
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Dark Reading published an article on a Supreme Court case examining the legality of security research under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. Casey Ellis provided commentary on the Van Buren v. United States case and its implications for how the CFAA applies to security researchers.
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Ars Technica reported on online voting vendor Voatz's effort to use the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act to restrict security research into its platform. Casey Ellis opposed the move, arguing that such legal tactics undermine good-faith security research necessary to identify vulnerabilities in critical voting systems.
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Dark Reading published coverage of a US Supreme Court case examining the legality of security research under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. Casey Ellis provided expert commentary on the case's implications for security researchers and the interpretation of CFAA provisions.
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IT World Canada published Casey Ellis's commentary on COVID-19 contact tracing apps in September 2020. Ellis argues that government contact tracing apps require formal vulnerability disclosure programs to build public trust and maintain security standards.
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Fortune China published an article examining criticism from security researchers about bug bounty programs and whether they function as genuine security initiatives or public relations exercises. The piece discusses concerns raised by white-hat hackers, including perspectives on the effectiveness and transparency of vulnerability reward platforms in the security industry.
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TechCrunch published a story on Facebook's plan to alert third-party developers about vulnerable code in their applications. Casey Ellis commented on the initiative, noting its significance for improving security awareness across the developer ecosystem.
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ITWire published a feature in which Casey Ellis outlines a strategic approach to combating the global ransomware problem. Ellis describes the multifaceted solutions he would implement if positioned to address ransomware at scale.
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Digital Journal published an article examining Apple's iOS security research device program and its implications for vulnerability discovery. Casey Ellis analyzes the motivations behind Apple's initiative to distribute specially-configured iPhones to security researchers and assesses the program's potential impact on device security.
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Digital Journal published an article examining Apple's iOS security research device program and its implications for vulnerability discovery. Casey Ellis analyzes the program's motivations and potential impact on the security research community's ability to identify weaknesses in Apple's platform.
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SC Magazine published an article examining legal lessons from Uber's security breach incident and the importance of transparent bug bounty program governance. Casey Ellis discusses how organizations must establish clear, legally compliant bug bounty policies to protect both researchers and the company from liability and misunderstandings.
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Infosecurity Magazine reported on charges filed against Uber's former Chief Security Officer over an alleged breach cover-up. Casey Ellis commented on the case's implications for the CISO role and the responsibility of security leaders in corporate governance.
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Secure World Expo published an industry news item on federal charges against Uber's former Chief Security Officer for a data breach cover-up. Casey Ellis commented on the case and connected it to the broader evolution of vulnerability disclosure ethics and corporate accountability standards.
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SC Magazine reported on FireEye's decision to open its previously private bug bounty program to external security researchers. Casey Ellis contributed to the piece as a bug bounty program expert offering perspective on the company's shift toward broader vulnerability disclosure practices.
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A Wall Street Journal article from August 2020 examines potential technology policy shifts under a Biden-Harris administration, addressing antitrust enforcement, data privacy regulation, and Section 230 reform. Casey Ellis contributes perspective on how these policy areas could reshape the technology sector's regulatory landscape.
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Bugcrowd hosted a webinar in August 2020 on vulnerability economics and the business impact of security flaws in software. Casey Ellis presented a framework for understanding how organizations should value and prioritize the remediation of discovered vulnerabilities.
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Silicon Angle reported on a data exposure incident affecting medical software company Adit, in which 3.1 million patient records were discovered unsecured online. Casey Ellis helped identify the exposure and coordinated its disclosure to the company and relevant authorities.
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Clearance Jobs covered the virtual DEF CON 28 hacking conference, which brought together independent hackers and defense officials to strengthen national security practices. Casey Ellis participated in the event, contributing to discussions between the hacker community and government representatives on vulnerability disclosure and defensive security improvements.
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Digital Journal published an article examining whether violations of website terms of service should be prosecuted as crimes under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. Casey Ellis contributed perspective to the legal debate surrounding enforcement of privacy obligations and the scope of computer fraud statutes.