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Media Packet
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100 items · 2020
Press
A Bugcrowd report published by Business Wire examines the role of human expertise and artificial intelligence in protecting critical infrastructure. Casey Ellis emphasizes that effective security requires combining human ingenuity with AI-powered solutions rather than relying on either approach alone.
Press
The Daily Swig reports on a Bugcrowd study showing India as the leading country for security researchers on the platform. Casey Ellis discusses the findings and India's emergence as a major hub for bug bounty hunters participating in coordinated vulnerability disclosure.
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Cointelegraph reported on an Israeli software firm's decision to pay a 250,000 dollar Bitcoin ransom following a ransomware attack. Casey Ellis commented on the difficult trade-offs companies face when deciding whether to pay ransom demands versus other response options.
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Forbes published a roundup of 16 software development trends expected to shape the tech industry, featuring input from members of its Technology Council. Casey Ellis contributed a prediction on a key trend poised to influence software development practices.
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The Daily Swig published an article examining how US computer crime laws lag behind evolving practices in penetration testing and ethical hacking. Casey Ellis discusses how the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act creates legal uncertainty for security researchers conducting authorized testing in good faith.
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A Bugcrowd webinar from June 2020 examines supply chain attacks and their impact on critical infrastructure sectors. Casey Ellis discusses how vulnerabilities in third-party components create security risks across transportation and related industries.
Press
The Next Web's Pardon the Intrusion newsletter covered the story of Marcus Hutchins, the security researcher who stopped the WannaCry ransomware attack. Casey Ellis was featured in the edition discussing the incident and its significance to the security community.
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BuiltIn published an explainer article on bug bounty hunting, its mechanics, and the growing corporate reliance on bounty programs to identify security vulnerabilities. Casey Ellis is cited as a key figure in the bug bounty space who helped establish the industry's credibility and practices.
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Forbes published a roundup of 15 technology tools designed to support remote worker productivity, featuring guidance from its Technology Council expert panel. Casey Ellis contributed a recommendation for a tool that helps remote teams maintain efficiency while working from distributed locations.
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An article in Silicon Angle features security professionals discussing key takeaways from Verizon's 2020 Data Breach Investigations Report. Ellis contributes analysis of the report's findings alongside other security experts examining trends and implications in the data.
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A New York Times article from May 2020 reports on U.S. government warnings that Chinese-linked hackers were targeting coronavirus vaccine and treatment research. The piece includes analysis of the geopolitical implications of cyber espionage during the pandemic and efforts by security researchers to counter such threats.
Press
The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report from Alley Watch covers startup capital activity for the week of April 13, 2020. Bugcrowd, where Casey Ellis serves as co-founder and chief executive, closed a $30 million Series D funding round to expand its crowdsourced security platform.
Broadcast
Hacking Into Security podcast episode #6, published by Hacking into Security, features a discussion on entrepreneurship in cybersecurity. Casey Ellis discusses his career trajectory as an entrepreneur, including his path to founding and leading Bugcrowd in the security industry.
Stage
A video presentation from AirGap 2020 titled "Disclose.io - Connecting the Ghosts of Disclosure Past, Present, and Future" explores vulnerability disclosure practices and frameworks. Casey Ellis discusses the evolution of disclosure processes and the role of disclose.io in standardizing and improving coordination between researchers, vendors, and platforms.
Press
Search Security reports on Bugcrowd's launch of a classic penetration testing service designed to complement its crowdsourced security platform. Casey Ellis explains how the offering combines traditional penetration testing methodologies with Bugcrowd's existing crowd-based approach to vulnerability research.
Broadcast
A Security Nation podcast episode from Rapid7 features Casey Ellis discussing the intersection of technology and legal frameworks in crowdsourced security testing. Ellis addresses safe harbor protections and disclosure policies as key considerations for organizations implementing bug bounty and vulnerability disclosure programs.
Stage
A presentation delivered at GrimmCon in April 2020 examines vulnerability disclosure practices and hacker safe harbor protections during that year. Ellis outlines the state of disclosure coordination, legal safeguards for security researchers, and the role of standardized frameworks in connecting hackers with organizations seeking their help.
Stage
vOPCDE #3 published a panel discussion on vulnerability disclosure featuring Casey Ellis, Costin Raiu, and The Grugq. Ellis participated in the conversation examining disclosure practices, responsible reporting frameworks, and industry coordination challenges in handling security vulnerabilities.
Stage
ComfyCon hosted a keynote address on vulnerability disclosure and hacker safeharbor practices in 2020. Ellis discussed the role of Disclose.io in standardizing disclosure policies and protecting security researchers from legal risk.
Press
Frenchweb reported on Bugcrowd's $30 million Series D funding round in April 2020, covering the company's expansion in the bug bounty and crowdsourced security market. Casey Ellis, Bugcrowd's founder and CEO, led the company through the funding milestone as it scaled its platform for identifying and remediating software vulnerabilities.
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A Forbes article examines how disinformation and cyber threats linked to the COVID-19 pandemic fuel panic and social division across the United States. Casey Ellis discusses the intersection of security vulnerabilities and misinformation campaigns during public health crises and their potential to undermine critical response efforts.
Press
Silicon Angle reported on a data breach at Marriott that exposed 5.2 million customer records in March 2020. Casey Ellis commented on the difficulties large organizations encounter in securing customer data at scale.
Patents
A patent application published by patents.justia.com in 2020 describes systems and methods for detecting vulnerabilities in IT assets through crowdsourcing techniques. Casey Ellis is listed as an inventor on the patent, which covers approaches to identifying security gaps across networked systems by leveraging distributed human input.
Press
Bug Bounty Radar is a monthly column in The Daily Swig that tracks newly launched bug bounty initiatives. Ellis provides analysis and commentary on notable programs added to the Bugcrowd platform during February 2020.
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FOX KTVU 2 aired a segment in which Casey Ellis demonstrates vulnerabilities in smart home and IoT devices. Ellis explains how consumers can identify and protect themselves against common security gaps in connected home technology.
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The Daily Swig published an interview with Casey Ellis discussing bug bounty programs for IoT devices and live hacking events. Ellis addresses the distinctive challenges of running bounties on connected devices and explains how live hacking competitions create different dynamics than traditional security research programs.
Press
SC Magazine published an article analyzing security failures in the Iowa caucus voting app and lessons for future elections. Casey Ellis comments on the necessity of transparent and public security testing for critical election software systems.
Stage
Shmoocon hosted a stage presentation titled "Hacking Democracy: On Securing an Election" in January 2020. Casey Ellis discussed vulnerabilities in election infrastructure and approaches to identifying and addressing security gaps in voting systems.
Press
Dark Reading published a report on a joint Microsoft and Department of Homeland Security warning about an actively exploited zero-day vulnerability in Internet Explorer. Casey Ellis commented on the incident's significance for enterprise security teams monitoring threat activity and the importance of rapid patching protocols.
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A Share Cafe innovation roundup from January 2020 covers emerging technologies and cybersecurity developments. The piece highlights Bugcrowd's role in the cybersecurity landscape and its work with organizations including the U.S. Department of Defense.