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Media Packet · Press
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77 items · 2019
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Register published a critical article in February 2019 examining Sony's practice of offering t-shirts as rewards for vulnerability reports. Casey Ellis commented on the necessity of fair compensation structures to encourage responsible disclosure from security researchers.
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SC Media reported on the "Sea Turtle" DNS hijacking campaign, which security researchers attributed to nation-state actors conducting widespread infrastructure attacks. Casey Ellis commented on the brazen scope and implications of the campaign, characterizing the attackers' willingness to target critical systems at scale.
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A CyberScoop video from the 2019 RSA Conference features Casey Ellis discussing bug bounty programs and their role in the evolution of penetration testing. Ellis explains how crowdsourced security approaches have reshaped traditional security validation methods within the industry.
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CyberScoop published an article examining how bug bounty firms are expanding into penetration testing services, comparing business models across platforms including Bugcrowd, HackerOne, and Synack. Casey Ellis discusses the strategic rationale behind this industry shift and the competitive positioning of firms moving beyond traditional vulnerability disclosure programs.
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Salesforce Ventures announced a $50 million fund dedicated to Australian startups in an iTnews report. The initiative highlighted the venture arm's existing investment in Bugcrowd, where Casey Ellis serves as founder and CEO.
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Security Boulevard published a webinar announcement featuring Casey Ellis on safe harbor policies for ethical hackers during vulnerability disclosure. Ellis discusses how safe harbor protections enable security researchers to report vulnerabilities responsibly without legal risk.
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An interview with Casey Ellis from Bugcrowd appeared on Digital Anarchist during RSA Conference 2019. Ellis discussed key themes from the conference and his perspective on industry direction in cybersecurity.
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Anthill reported on Salesforce Ventures launching a $50 million fund for Australian startups in March 2019. Bugcrowd, a portfolio company in which Casey Ellis serves as founder, was included among the startups supported by the initiative.
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A Senate report covered by SC Media in 2019 found that Equifax had neglected cybersecurity practices before its major data breach. Casey Ellis commented on the report's findings regarding the company's security failures and their implications for data protection.
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Crunchbase News reported on Salesforce Ventures' launch of a $50 million fund for Australian enterprise startups. The article cited Bugcrowd, where Casey Ellis serves as founder, as an example of the type of company the fund aims to support.