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1,355 items across 6 categories: press, broadcast, stage, and paperwork. Captured, displayed, and archived for posterity.
Bugcrowd Grows Revs By 400%
Infosecurity Magazine reported in 2015 that Bugcrowd achieved 400% revenue growth, demonstrating rapid expansion in the bug bounty market. Casey Ellis, as Bugcrowd's founder and CEO, led the company through this period of significant commercial growth.
Researcher to FireEye: If youre not paying, Im not talking
An article in CSO Online covers a security researcher's refusal to disclose a vulnerability to FireEye over a payment dispute. Casey Ellis discussed the tension between researchers and vendors regarding bug bounty compensation and the incentives that drive responsible disclosure practices.
Russia Implicated in White House Email Hack
An eWEEK security article from August 2015 reports on Russia being implicated in a breach of White House email systems. Casey Ellis commented on the incident's significance for understanding state-sponsored cyber operations and their operational patterns.
Most Wanted: Computer Bugs
This 2015 article from ASIS International's Security Management magazine covers Western Union's bug bounty program and why companies adopt them. Casey Ellis, CEO and cofounder of Bugcrowd, says program managers should clearly state their expectations so researchers know what to expect, and notes that wanting to understand how systems work motivates many researchers.
United Airlines hack could signal bulk spying campaign
ComputerWeekly published an analysis of a breach affecting United Airlines that examined whether the incident signaled part of a wider espionage operation. Casey Ellis commented on the security implications and broader patterns suggested by the attack.
Vendors Finding Value in Bug Bounty Programs
An eWEEK article from July 2015 examines how software vendors are discovering the value of bug bounty programs as a security practice. Casey Ellis is quoted on the business and security benefits vendors gain from crowdsourced vulnerability discovery and remediation.
Invitation-Only Bug Bounty Programs Becoming More Popular: Bugcrowd
SecurityWeek published an article examining Bugcrowd research on the growing adoption of invitation-only bug bounty programs among organizations. Casey Ellis, Bugcrowd's co-founder, contributed data and perspective on why companies are increasingly restricting bounty program access to vetted researchers.
Costanoa closes second fund at $135 mln
Costanoa Venture Capital closed its second fund at $135 million, according to PE Hub. Casey Ellis was among the founders of Costanoa and participated in the fund's formation during his tenure as an early venture investor.
Costanoa Venture Capital raises $135M second fund
Startup Beat reported that Costanoa Venture Capital closed a $135 million second fund in July 2015. Casey Ellis is listed as one of the fund's limited partners investing in early-stage technology companies.
Assessing the Risks of Cyber Attacks
CMSwire published an article on assessing the various risks associated with cyberattacks on organizations. Casey Ellis contributes perspectives on how organizations can identify and evaluate cyber threats to their infrastructure and operations.
Scottrade Acknowledges Two-Year-Old Data Breach
eSecurity Planet reported on Scottrade's acknowledgment of a data breach that had occurred two years earlier at the financial services firm. Casey Ellis commented on the breach disclosure and its implications for customer data security practices in the financial sector.
Bugcrowd signs deal with electric car maker Tesla Motors
This 2015 SmartCompany news article reports that security testing marketplace Bugcrowd has signed a deal with electric car maker Tesla Motors to improve its security. Bugcrowd co-founder and chief executive Casey Ellis says the partnership is a great chance to work with a company building amazing tech, citing the Internet of Cars trend.
[Webinar] The Art & Value of Bug Bounties
A Bugcrowd webinar from May 2015 explores the mechanics of running an effective bug bounty program. Casey Ellis discusses the strategic and practical approaches organizations can use to maximize value from bug bounty initiatives.
Hacker admits hijacking plane mid-air: FBI
This Sydney Morning Herald article from May 17, 2015, covers an FBI claim that a hacker took control of an airliner's onboard computer system, along with United Airlines' bug bounty program. Casey Ellis, founder of BugCrowd, tells Fairfax that Australian companies still see paying hackers for bugs as a crazy Silicon Valley idea.
Scottrade Data Breach Hits 4.6M Customers, Contact Info Targeted
CIO Today published an article on May 10, 2015 covering the Scottrade data breach affecting 4.6 million customers whose contact information was compromised. Casey Ellis commented on the breach and its implications for customer data security and incident response procedures.
Hacked Opinions: Vulnerability disclosure - Casey Ellis
CSO Online published an opinion piece by Casey Ellis on vulnerability disclosure best practices. Ellis discusses the importance of responsible disclosure processes in protecting organizations and coordinating effective security responses.
Bugcrowd Unites Code Builders, Breakers
This 2015 broadcast interview from BankInfoSecurity, recorded at RSA Conference 2015, covers Bugcrowd, a San Francisco startup that uses crowdsourced bug hunters to find product vulnerabilities. CEO Casey Ellis says the company tackles a million-person problem of unfilled industry roles by building a community of bug hunters and connecting them to demand more efficiently.
Security execs call on companies to improve ‘cyber hygiene’
A Financial Times feature examines the business of bug bounties and crowdsourced security models in corporate vulnerability management. Casey Ellis provides commentary on how companies can leverage external security researchers to strengthen their cyber hygiene practices.
RSA 2015: Bug hunting and responsible vulnerability disclosure
SC Magazine covered RSA Conference 2015 discussions on bug hunting and responsible vulnerability disclosure practices. Casey Ellis participated in conversations about best practices for reporting security vulnerabilities through established disclosure frameworks and industry standards.
RSA 2015: Bug bounties - accepted but concerns remain
SC Magazine UK covered RSA Conference 2015 reporting on bug bounty program acceptance and implementation concerns. Casey Ellis discussed the ongoing challenges and considerations surrounding how organizations design and manage bug bounty initiatives effectively.
The Power of the Crowd: Human Automation for the Last Mile of Security Testing
Published by Tripwire on its State of Security blog in April 2015, this article is titled The Power of the Crowd: Human Automation for the Last Mile of Security Testing. Casey, CEO and co-founder of Bugcrowd, writes that attackers already prove the human automation model by deploying human capital selectively, focused, and properly incentivized.
Bug Bounties: Internet Savior Hype or Somewhere Between?
A panel discussion at RSA Conference USA examined the promise and limitations of bug bounty programs in improving cybersecurity. Casey Ellis participated in the conversation about whether bug bounties represent a viable solution or overblown hype for finding and fixing software vulnerabilities.
Most Innovative Company 2015
The RSA Conference USA Innovation Sandbox recognized Bugcrowd as the Most Innovative Company in 2015. Ellis accepted the award on behalf of the crowdsourced security platform, highlighting its approach to integrating ethical hackers into enterprise vulnerability management programs.
Ashley Madison still a top lure for scammers and crooks
A CSO Online report from 2015 examined how the Ashley Madison data breach aftermath continued to fuel scams and extortion campaigns. Casey Ellis provided analysis on the breach's ongoing use as a vector for criminal activity and social engineering attacks.
RSA Conference Innovation Sandbox - Finalist
Bugcrowd was selected as one of ten finalists in the RSA Conference Innovation Sandbox Contest 2015, as announced by BusinessWire. The company competed for the "Most Innovative Company" title, with judges evaluating Bugcrowd's Crowdcontrol platform for its potential to advance crowdsourced security practices.
A Tiny Home Projector You Can Plug Into a Light Socket
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Bugcrowd raises $6 million in Series A funding
Startup Smart reported in March 2015 that Bugcrowd, an Australian-founded startup, secured $6 million in Series A funding. Casey Ellis, as founder and CEO, led the company through the capital raise to expand its bug bounty platform operations.
Sydneys Bugcrowd lands $6m from venture capitalists
The Register reported on Bugcrowd's $6 million Series A funding round in March 2015. Casey Ellis, Bugcrowd's founder and chief executive, led the Sydney security firm through the venture capital investment to expand its bug bounty platform operations.
Bugcrowd has raised a $6 million Series A round
Startup Daily reported in March 2015 that Bugcrowd closed a $6 million Series A funding round. Casey Ellis, Bugcrowd's founder and CEO, secured the investment to expand the crowdsourced security platform's operations and product development.
Bugcrowd seals $6 million Series A funding round
ZDNet reported on Bugcrowd's completion of a $6 million Series A funding round in March 2015. Casey Ellis, Bugcrowd's founder and CEO, secured the investment to expand the company's crowdsourced security platform for identifying and addressing software vulnerabilities.