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

Press

After Strava, when is your online data anonymous? Almost never

This ABC News article, published February 4, 2018, examines whether supposedly anonymous online data really stays anonymous, using Strava's heatmap as a case study. Casey Ellis, founder of the security company Bugcrowd, suggests that those who handle consumer data should think adversarially and consider abuse cases, not just intended use cases.

ABC News
Awards & Judging

"Innovation Award" - Winner

Bugcrowd's Innovation Award recognizes Casey Ellis for his work establishing the company and developing its crowdsourced security community. Ellis built Bugcrowd's platform to connect organizations with independent security researchers for vulnerability discovery and remediation at scale.

Stage

Combining the Power of Builders and Breakers

Casey Ellis spoke at the 2018 Usenix ENIGMA Conference on combining the power of builders and breakers. His talk explored how security practitioners and technologists can work together to improve organizational security outcomes.

Usenix ENIGMA Conference
Press

Bug Bounty Ethics In The Aftermath Of The Uber Breach

A Forbes article examines ethical considerations for bug bounty programs following the Uber breach controversy. Ellis discusses how organizations can strengthen responsible disclosure practices and researcher incentives to prevent similar security incidents.

Forbes
Press

Sleeping with the enemy

Automotive News published "Sleeping with the Enemy," an article examining security testing and hacking risks in connected vehicle systems. Casey Ellis discusses the importance of proactive security measures as automotive electronics become increasingly networked and vulnerable to attack.

Automotive News
Press

Bugcrowd Secures $26 Million

Bugcrowd announced a $26 million Series C funding round, as reported by Dark Reading. Casey Ellis, Bugcrowd's founder and CEO, led the company's plans to expand globally and develop its vulnerability disclosure and bug bounty platform.

Dark Reading
Press

Bug Bounty Startup Bugcrowd Raises $26 Million

Bugcrowd announced a $26 million Series C funding round, as reported by Fortune. Casey Ellis, Bugcrowd's founder and chief executive, led the company through the round as the bug bounty platform continued expanding its market presence.

Fortune
Press

Mobile Device Makers Increasingly Embrace Bug Bounty Programs

Dark Reading published an article examining the growing adoption of bug bounty programs among mobile device manufacturers as a security practice. Casey Ellis is cited for his perspective on how these programs help device makers identify and remediate vulnerabilities more effectively.

Dark Reading
Press

How to use bug bounties with penetration testing to bolster your app sec

TechBeacon published an article on integrating bug bounties and penetration testing to strengthen application security programs. Casey Ellis discusses how organizations can combine these approaches to identify and remediate vulnerabilities more effectively across their development lifecycle.

TechBeacon
Press

Uber used bug bounty program to launder blackmail payment to hacker

Ars Technica reported in 2017 that Uber allegedly used its bug bounty program to conceal a blackmail payment to a hacker by framing it as a standard reward. Casey Ellis, founder of vulnerability disclosure platform Bugcrowd, commented on how the incident damaged trust in bug bounty programs and highlighted the need for transparency in responsible disclosure practices.

Ars Technica
Press

Trump's effort to end era where US is 'hacked by everybody'

ABC KAKE published a CNN report on President-elect Trump's plan to strengthen U.S. cybersecurity defenses against hacking threats. Casey Ellis contributed perspective on the administration's approach to reducing vulnerabilities and building a more resilient national cyber posture.

ABC KAKE
Press

Trump's effort to end era where US is 'hacked by everybody'

ABC 7 reported on the Trump administration's cybersecurity initiatives aimed at reducing vulnerabilities to foreign hackers. Casey Ellis commented on the need for coordinated national efforts to address systemic weaknesses in critical infrastructure and improve information sharing between government and private sector organizations.

ABC 7
Press

Trump's effort to end era where US is 'hacked by everybody'

A CNN report distributed by AZ Family examines the Trump administration's cybersecurity agenda and efforts to reduce U.S. vulnerability to foreign hacking. Casey Ellis provides analysis on the administration's approach to addressing the nation's cyber defense challenges.

AZ Family
Press

Trump's effort to end era where US is 'hacked by everybody'

A CBS5 report covered the Trump administration's cybersecurity initiative to strengthen defenses against widespread breaches. Casey Ellis commented on the need for coordinated federal action and private-sector involvement to close critical vulnerabilities facing the nation.

CBS5
Press

Trump's effort to end era where US is 'hacked by everybody'

CNN published an article about President-elect Trump's plans to establish a new national cybersecurity defense strategy to address widespread hacking vulnerabilities. Casey Ellis provided commentary on the administration's approach to strengthening U.S. cybersecurity defenses and reducing the nation's exposure to cyberattacks.

CNN
Press

Trump's effort to end era where US is 'hacked by everybody'

A December 2017 Crossroads Today report examines the Trump administration's cybersecurity objectives and expert perspectives on those goals. Casey Ellis provides analysis on the administration's effort to reduce the frequency and impact of cyber attacks against the United States.

Crossroads Today
Press

Trump's effort to end era where US is 'hacked by everybody'

KBZK published a December 2017 article on the Trump administration's cybersecurity policy agenda and efforts to reduce vulnerability to foreign hacking. Casey Ellis provided expert analysis on the administration's approach to strengthening national cybersecurity defenses against state-sponsored threats.

KBZK
Press

Trump's effort to end era where US is 'hacked by everybody'

A KITV 4 report discusses President-elect Trump's stated goal to reduce US vulnerability to cyberattacks and the obstacles his administration faces in implementing cybersecurity improvements. Casey Ellis comments on the technical and organizational challenges involved in securing federal systems against persistent threats.

KITV 4
Press

Trump's effort to end era where US is 'hacked by everybody'

A KRTV report from December 2017 covers Trump administration cybersecurity initiatives and challenges facing U.S. digital defenses. Casey Ellis provides expert perspective on the cyber threats and policy approaches discussed in the administration's effort to strengthen national security.

KRTV
Press

Trump's effort to end era where US is 'hacked by everybody'

A CNN report carried by KXLH examines the Trump administration's early cybersecurity strategy and efforts to strengthen defenses against foreign threats. Casey Ellis discusses the scale of current vulnerabilities and the need for coordinated action across government and the private sector to address systemic security gaps.

KXLH
Press

Trump's effort to end era where US is 'hacked by everybody'

NBC 2 published a syndicated CNN report on the Trump administration's cybersecurity strategy. Casey Ellis provided analysis on the administration's effort to address the nation's vulnerability to cyberattacks from foreign actors and criminal groups.

NBC 2
Press

Trump's effort to end era where US is 'hacked by everybody'

W3 News published an article on the Trump administration's cybersecurity policy and efforts to address widespread hacking threats facing the United States. Casey Ellis provided commentary on the administration's approach to strengthening national cybersecurity defenses.

W3 News
Press

How DJI fumbled its bug bounty program and created a PR nightmare

This CyberScoop article, published November 30, 2017, examines how drone maker DJI mishandled the rollout of its bug bounty program, sparking a public dispute with researchers. Casey Ellis, founder of bug bounty firm BugCrowd, says DJI launched without comprehensive rules, which he sees as the root cause of its PR problems.

CyberScoop
Stage

Leonard Bailey + Casey Ellis + Marten Mickos - Cybertalks 2017

A panel discussion featuring Leonard Bailey, Casey Ellis, and Marten Mickos was held at Cybertalks 2017 and published by CyberScoop. Ellis participated in a conversation on current cybersecurity challenges alongside fellow industry practitioners.

CyberScoop
Press

Bugcrowd Partners with Samsung to Reward Security Researcher Community

Bugcrowd announced a partnership with Samsung through 4 Traders to manage bug bounty programs and reward security researchers. The collaboration leverages Bugcrowd's platform capabilities to connect Samsung with vetted security researchers for identifying and reporting vulnerabilities.

4 Traders
Press

CEO/Founder Perspective: How to Hire Your Replacement

A Forbes article published in November 2017 presents Casey Ellis's perspective on the process of hiring a replacement chief executive. Ellis shares advice on succession planning and the practical steps founders and CEOs can take when preparing to transition leadership roles.

Forbes
Stage

HackerFight: The Full Disclosure Debate

HackerFight is a stage debate hosted by NBT5 examining the full disclosure debate in cybersecurity. Casey Ellis participates in the discussion on responsible disclosure practices and their implications for security researchers and organizations.

NBT5
Press

Survey of Bug Bounty Hunters Explains Their Demographics, Motivation

A 2017 survey covered in The Low-Down examined the demographics and motivations of bug bounty hunters participating in coordinated vulnerability disclosure programs. Casey Ellis contributed research insights that helped explain what drives security researchers to participate in bug bounty initiatives and who they are.

The Low-Down
Broadcast

Why your entire organization needs to be in the security feedback loop

This CyberScoop video interview, published November 16, 2017, features Bugcrowd founder and CTO Casey Ellis in conversation with Greg Otto. Ellis discusses how organizations can strengthen their cybersecurity posture beyond simply spending on security operations, and why the whole organization should take part in the security feedback loop.

CyberScoop
Broadcast

Casey Ellis - CyberTalks 2017

CyberTalks 2017 featured a solo presentation by Casey Ellis on the evolution of security testing, published as a video by the conference organizers. Ellis discussed how security testing has developed and changed over time, offering his perspective on current industry practices and trends.

CyberTalks 2017