Media Packet
1,053 items across 6 categories — press, broadcast, stage, and paperwork. Captured, displayed, and archived for posterity.
1,053 items
Press
Federal News Network reported that the U.S. Air Force's cloud environment contained 54 vulnerabilities before security researchers identified them through the service's bug bounty program. Casey Ellis commented on how the program successfully enabled proactive discovery of these flaws rather than waiting for malicious actors to find them.
Press
An August 2019 article in The Fifth Domain examines strategies for the government to attract and retain cybersecurity personnel. Casey Ellis contributes commentary on workforce retention approaches in the federal cyber sector.
Broadcast
Federal Drive with Tom Temin broadcast an episode on August 12, 2019 about an Air Force cloud system that contained 54 vulnerabilities before external researchers discovered them. Casey Ellis commented on the effectiveness of the Air Force's bug bounty program in identifying security issues ahead of potential attackers.
Press
Bleeping Computer reported that Bugcrowd paid out over $500,000 in bug bounties to researchers in a single week, marking a significant milestone for the platform. Casey Ellis, Bugcrowd's founder and CEO, commented on the achievement as a reflection of the growing security researcher community's effectiveness in identifying and reporting vulnerabilities.
Press
TechTarget reported on Apple's expansion of its bug bounty program to include macOS and announcement of up to $1 million rewards for critical iOS vulnerabilities. Casey Ellis commented on the significance of Apple's increased commitment to security research incentives and vulnerability disclosure.
Press
Bugcrowd University, the company's educational platform for cybersecurity professionals, expanded its training offerings according to an announcement covered by Yahoo Finance. Casey Ellis, Bugcrowd's founder and CTO, oversaw the platform's growth to develop whitehat hacker talent and advance the security community's capabilities.
Broadcast
CyRise Sessions podcast published an episode featuring Casey Ellis discussing cybersecurity startup development and industry innovation. Ellis shares perspectives on building a security company and approaches to driving innovation within the sector.
Press
The Fifth Domain reported on the U.S. Air Force's use of ethical hackers to test cloud security vulnerabilities through a bug bounty program. Casey Ellis discussed the program's approach to identifying and addressing cloud infrastructure weaknesses before malicious actors could exploit them.
Press
Promo Marketing Magazine published an article examining Sony's controversial practice of offering branded merchandise instead of cash payment for bug bounties. The piece uses Sony's approach as a cautionary example of mishandling security researcher compensation and brand partnerships.
Press
ACS profiled 26 Australian tech founders who have built successful ventures in the United States in an August 2019 feature. Casey Ellis appears among the founders recognized for his work establishing Bugcrowd, a platform connecting organizations with security researchers.
Broadcast
Risky Business podcast episode 549 covered major security breaches including an FSB contractor incident and the Equifax settlement. Casey Ellis discussed the week's security developments and their implications for the industry.
Broadcast
Risky Business podcast episode 549 from July 2019 covers major security incidents including an FSB contractor breach and the Equifax settlement. Casey Ellis discusses these developments and other news stories from the week.
Broadcast
Securiosity podcast episode from July 2019 featured Casey Ellis discussing the critical BlueKeep vulnerability affecting Windows systems. Ellis emphasized the importance of patching and outlined the risks organizations faced if they delayed addressing the flaw.
Broadcast
Cyber Security Interviews published episode 026 featuring Casey Ellis on July 17, 2019. Ellis discusses the mindset needed for effective security work and the value of creative, adversarial thinking in the field.
Press
The Register published an analysis of the arrest of Coalfire penetration testers in Iowa and its implications for cybersecurity professionals. Ellis examines the legal risks penetration testers face when conducting authorized security assessments and the importance of clear communication and documentation to protect both testers and clients.
Press
BGR reported on a security flaw in EA's Origin platform that potentially exposed data for 300 million players. Casey Ellis commented on the risks associated with the vulnerability and its implications for player security.
Press
Information Security Buzz published expert commentary on a vulnerability in EA's Origin service that could have exposed 300 million player accounts to takeover attacks. Casey Ellis discussed the security flaw and its potential impact on the gaming platform's user base.
Press
A TechRaptor article from June 2019 details a significant security flaw in EA's Origin platform that potentially exposed 300 million player accounts to attack. Casey Ellis provides analysis on the vulnerability and its implications for the gaming platform's user base.
Press
Bugcrowd released a webinar titled Defensive Vulnerability Economics in June 2019. Casey Ellis leads the discussion on economic principles underlying vulnerability discovery, offering organizations a framework for prioritizing security investment decisions.
Press
Dark Reading reported on the U.S. Air Force bug bounty program results, which identified 54 vulnerabilities and distributed $123,000 in rewards. Casey Ellis contributed expertise on the program's significance for military cybersecurity and vulnerability disclosure practices.
Press
Threatpost published an article examining potential drawbacks of over-hyping bug bounty programs as a security solution. Ellis discusses how bug bounty initiatives function most effectively as part of a comprehensive security strategy rather than as standalone fixes.
Press
TechCrunch published an interview with Casey Ellis, founder and CEO of Bugcrowd, discussing crowdsourced cybersecurity and the company's model for connecting organizations with ethical hackers. Ellis describes cybersecurity as fundamentally a people problem and explains how Bugcrowd leverages the global hacker community to identify vulnerabilities before malicious actors exploit them.
Press
SC Magazine reported on a prolonged data breach at news aggregator Flipboard that exposed user information over an extended period. Casey Ellis commented on the incident's implications for affected users and the broader security landscape.
Press
A Threatpost article from May 2019 describes a Windows zero-day local privilege escalation vulnerability disclosed on Twitter, with the researcher indicating additional exploits would follow. Casey Ellis comments on the persistent dynamic between attackers and defenders in the vulnerability landscape.
Press
SC Magazine reported on a Linux variant of Winnti malware operating as a backdoor on compromised systems in the wild. Casey Ellis provided analysis of the threat and its implications for affected hosts.
Press
The Daily Swig published an interview with Casey Ellis in May 2019 examining shifts in the bug bounty and vulnerability disclosure landscape. Ellis discusses how the foundational rules governing these practices are undergoing fundamental change as the industry matures.
Press
Fortune published an article in May 2019 about the Zombieload vulnerability affecting Intel processors since 2011 and questions surrounding its public disclosure. Casey Ellis commented on the severity of the flaw and its potential impact on affected systems.
Press
Forbes published an article examining how frequent data breaches have elevated cybersecurity priorities in organizations. Ellis discusses ways businesses can better support security teams and establish company-wide commitment to fundamental security practices.
Press
Salesforce announced a $50 million Australia Trailblazer Fund in an Enterprise Times article focused on supporting local startups. Casey Ellis's Bugcrowd was identified as one of the early beneficiaries of the initiative designed to help Australian technology companies scale.
Press
An article on Tadviser explaining bug bounty hunting and the platforms used by security researchers to report vulnerabilities. The piece identifies Bugcrowd as a major platform in the bug bounty ecosystem where researchers discover and disclose software vulnerabilities.