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1,355 items across 6 categories: press, broadcast, stage, and paperwork. Captured, displayed, and archived for posterity.

Stage

KEYNOTE: Disclose.io - Vulnerability Disclosure and Hacker Safeharbor in 2020

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.

ComfyCon
Press

Cybersécurité: 30 millions de dollars pour la plateforme de bug bounty Bugcrowd

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.

Frenchweb
Press

As The U.S. Prepares For COVID-19 Disinformation Stokes Panic And Discord

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.

Forbes
Press

5.2M customer records stolen in latest hack targeting Marriott hotel group

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.

Silicon Angle
Patents

Vulnerability Detection in IT Assets by utilizing Crowdsourcing techniques

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.

patents.justia.com
Press

Bug Bounty Radar // The latest bug bounty programs for February 2020

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.

The Daily Swig
Press

Hacking Home Security

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.

FOX KTVU 2
Press

Knowledge transfer: Casey Ellis on IoT bug bounties and live hacking events

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.

The Daily Swig
Press

Iowa vote tally app debacle should inform security, tech in future elections

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.

SC Magazine
Stage

Hacking Democracy: On Securing an Election

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.

Shmoocon
Press

Microsoft, DHS Warn of Zero-Day Attack Targeting IE Users

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.

Dark Reading
Press

Innovation Wrap: Living Robots, Climate Change, The End Of Privacy

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.

Share Cafe
Papers

Combining the Power of Builders and Breakers

A presentation titled Combining the Power of Builders and Breakers appeared at the USENIX Enigma 2018 conference. Casey Ellis discusses how security researchers and developers can work together more effectively to identify and resolve vulnerabilities in software systems.

USENIX
Broadcast

Why Companies Like Google And Facebook Pay Hackers Millions

CNBC broadcast from January 2020 examines why companies including Google and Facebook allocate millions of dollars to bug bounty programs. Casey Ellis provides analysis of the economic and security logic that drives major tech companies to fund these researcher-led vulnerability-discovery initiatives.

CNBC
Press

White hat hackers legally hack into companies like Uber, Starbucks, and Atlassian

Business Insider published a feature on white-hat hackers and bug bounty platforms that facilitate authorized security testing at major companies. Casey Ellis is featured as a founder of a leading platform enabling these legal vulnerability disclosures and coordinated security research efforts.

Business Insider
Press

Google Project Zero Changes Rules On Revealing Cyberattacks

Information Security Buzz published expert commentary on Google Project Zero's updated vulnerability disclosure policy. Casey Ellis provided analysis on how the revised timeline and transparency rules affect researchers and organizations responding to cyberattacks.

Information Security Buzz
Broadcast

Risky Business #567 -- ToTok, Iran and big-game ransomware galore

Risky Business episode 567, published by Risky Business on January 8, 2020, covers major cybersecurity developments including spyware applications, nation-state threats, and ransomware activity. Casey Ellis joins the podcast to discuss these threats and emerging trends in the threat landscape.

Risky Business
Broadcast

The Cybrary Podcast Ep.04 - Cyber Leaders 03 - Casey Ellis | Founder/CTO of Bugcrowd

The Cybrary Podcast episode four features Casey Ellis, founder and CTO of Bugcrowd, discussing his experiences building the company. Ellis shares lessons learned from establishing Bugcrowd as a significant player in the security industry and offers insights on leadership and business development.

The Cybrary
Press

Cybrary Podcast Ep.04 - Cyber Leaders 03 - Casey Ellis, Founder/CTO of Bugcrowd

Cybrary published episode four of its Cyber Leaders podcast series featuring Casey Ellis, founder and CTO of Bugcrowd, on January 8, 2020. Ellis discusses lessons learned while building Bugcrowd and his experiences in establishing the company as a significant participant in the security industry.

Cybrary
Press

5 cybersecurity trends that will dominate 2020, according to experts

The Next Web published a roundup of cybersecurity trend predictions for 2020 featuring insights from industry experts. Casey Ellis contributed predictions on trends expected to shape the cybersecurity industry throughout the year.

The Next Web
Press

‘Security Botox’ or ‘amazingly successful’? Inside the battle to patch bug bounties’ biggest vulnerability

A Fortune article examines the debate over bug bounty platforms' effectiveness in securing the mobile voting app Voatz. Casey Ellis discusses the limitations of bug bounties as a standalone security measure and argues for a more comprehensive approach to vulnerability management and disclosure.

Forbes
Broadcast

Ep.04 Casey Ellis Bugcrowd and Responsible Disclosures

The Cybrary Podcast episode four features Casey Ellis discussing responsible disclosure practices and Bugcrowd's role in coordinating vulnerability reports between researchers and organizations. Ellis explains how responsible disclosure principles protect both security researchers and companies while improving overall cybersecurity outcomes.

The Cybrary Podcast
Broadcast

CYBER SECURITY: Cyber security expert Casey Ellis on protecting your identity during the holiday sho

KPIX CBS News Bay Area broadcast from December 2019 featured Casey Ellis discussing cybersecurity practices for holiday shoppers. Ellis offered practical guidance on protecting personal information and shopping safely online during the peak retail season.

KPIX | CBS NEWS BAY AREA
Press

The Top 20 Security Predictions for 2020

A GovTech blog post from December 2019 compiled twenty security predictions for the coming year from industry practitioners. Casey Ellis contributed a forecast on how security testing would evolve in 2020, examining anticipated shifts in vulnerability identification and remediation practices.

Govtech
Press

NEWS INSIGHTS: VISA WARNS THAT HACKERS ARE SCRAPING CARD DETAILS FROM GAS PUMPS

A Journal of Cyber Policy article reports on Visa's warning about cybercriminals scraping payment card details from gas pump terminals. Casey Ellis provides expert commentary on the threat and its implications for payment security infrastructure.

Journal of Cyber Policy
Press

13 Digital Basics Most Americans Actually Don’t Know

Readers Digest published an article on digital security fundamentals that most Americans lack in December 2019. Casey Ellis explains how to verify website security through simple steps like checking for HTTPS protocols.

Readers Digest
Broadcast

2020 Election Security

A December 2019 broadcast segment on KTVU's "The Four" features Casey Ellis discussing cybersecurity threats to the 2020 U.S. presidential election. Ellis addresses vulnerabilities in the election process and describes research efforts aimed at securing voting systems against digital attacks.

The Four on KTVU
Press

Federal 'hack back' bill back on table, but critics wary of blind spots

CIO Dive reported on the reintroduction of a federal "hack back" bill that would allow companies to conduct offensive cyber operations against attackers. Casey Ellis raised concerns about the proposal's potential for unintended consequences and blind spots in its implementation.

CIO Dive
Press

141 Cybersecurity Predictions For 2020

Forbes published a compilation of 141 cybersecurity predictions for 2020 from multiple industry experts on December 3, 2019. Casey Ellis contributed his perspective on emerging cybersecurity trends expected to shape the year ahead.

Forbes
Broadcast

ThugCrowd 017_5 Bug Bounties Part 02 with Casey Ellis of BugCrowd

ThugCrowd podcast episode 017_5, published by compyx#6 Videos in December 2019, continues a conversation on bug bounties. Casey Ellis discusses technical and strategic aspects of operating effective bug bounty programs.

compyx#6 Videos