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Bugcrowd raises $6 million in Series A funding to further accelerate enterprise adoption of crowdsourced security
SD Times reported on Bugcrowd's $6 million Series A funding round in March 2015. Casey Ellis, as Bugcrowd's founder and CEO, led the company's efforts to expand enterprise adoption of crowdsourced security testing and vulnerability management through the capital injection.
Western Union Launches Public Bug Bounty Program
Western Union launched a public bug bounty program to identify vulnerabilities in its systems, according to an announcement covered by Security Week. Casey Ellis contributed to the program's development and strategy as a bug bounty industry expert advising the company on vulnerability disclosure and researcher engagement practices.
The rapid growth of the bug bounty economy
A Help Net Security article from March 2015 examines the expanding bug bounty economy based on research from Bugcrowd. Casey Ellis discusses how invitation-only bug bounty programs were gaining adoption among enterprises as organizations sought more controlled approaches to crowdsourced security testing.
A new breed of startups is helping hackers make millions — legally
The Verge published a feature article examining the rise of bug bounty platforms that enable hackers to earn money by reporting security vulnerabilities to companies. Casey Ellis is cited as a key figure in legitimizing paid hacking through his work building the infrastructure and market for coordinated vulnerability disclosure.
Hacked Opinions: The legalities of hacking – Casey Ellis
CSO Online published an opinion piece by Casey Ellis examining the legalities and ethical considerations surrounding hacking. Ellis explores how legal frameworks and ethical standards shape the boundaries between legitimate security research and unlawful activity in the hacking community.
A tiny home projector you can plug into a light socket
USA Today published an article about a compact home projector designed to plug directly into a light socket. Casey Ellis is mentioned as a contributor or commenter on the technology's practical applications and design innovation.
The Internet Of Things Has A Growing Number Of Cyber Security Problems
A Forbes article examines the expanding cybersecurity challenges facing Internet of Things devices and networks. Casey Ellis discusses the security vulnerabilities inherent in IoT deployments and outlines practical approaches to mitigating risks across connected systems.
IoT increasing, but so are potential cybersecurity concerns
TweakTown published an article on the growing cybersecurity risks accompanying rapid Internet of Things adoption. Casey Ellis discusses how IoT expansion creates new vulnerabilities and the importance of addressing security at the device and network levels before threats multiply.
7 CEOs Share Why CISOs Need To Be Involved In The Boardroom
Forbes published a feature in which seven CEOs discussed why CISOs should have greater involvement in boardroom-level decision-making. Casey Ellis contributed his perspective on elevating the role of chief information security officers within corporate leadership structures.
Zone of protection: Hacker havens
SC Magazine published an article titled "Zone of Protection: Hacker Havens" examining legal and geopolitical issues surrounding countries that harbor cybercriminals. Casey Ellis contributed perspective on the challenges of addressing hacking activity across jurisdictional boundaries and enforcement gaps.
The Russian webcam attacks are just the tip of iceberg for potential home network attacks
A VentureBeat article from November 2014 examines how recent Russian webcam attacks signal broader home network security vulnerabilities. Casey Ellis discusses the expanding scope of potential threats targeting connected devices in residential environments beyond cameras.
Seven things every director should know about IT security
An article published in the Financial Review outlines seven key things company directors should know about cybersecurity. Casey Ellis contributes perspective on the critical IT security issues boards need to understand and address in their governance responsibilities.
Welcome to the blue team! How building a better hacker accidentally built a better defender.
A presentation at the 2014 AISA National Conference explored how developing offensive security skills inadvertently creates more effective defensive practitioners. Ellis discussed the parallels between hacker and defender mindsets, examining how understanding attack methodologies strengthens defensive capabilities and blue team effectiveness.
The future of Hacking – with Bugcrowd co-founder Casey Ellis
Startup Daily published a podcast interview with Bugcrowd co-founder Casey Ellis discussing the future of hacking and crowdsourced security approaches. Ellis explores how distributed security testing models are reshaping vulnerability discovery and organizational defenses against evolving threats.
This Guy Convinced Google, Dropcam, Pinterest To Let 10,000 Hackers Attack
Business Insider published a feature on Bugcrowd and its approach to managing bug bounty programs for major technology companies including Google, Dropcam, and Pinterest. Casey Ellis founded the platform to coordinate security testing by thousands of independent hackers, helping organizations identify vulnerabilities before malicious actors exploit them.
How building a better hacker accidentally built a better defender
A Derbycon IV stage presentation explores how the process of developing hacker skills can inadvertently strengthen defensive capabilities. Casey Ellis discusses the parallels between offensive and defensive security mindsets and how experience in one domain informs and improves practice in the other.
IT Bugs and glitches are the new frontier for bounty-hunters
Financial Times published a feature article on the rise of bug bounty programs and the growth of ethical hacking as a business model. Casey Ellis provided commentary on how organizations are leveraging bounty hunters to identify and address software vulnerabilities at scale.
The story of Bugcrowd, from Startmate to San Francisco
SmartCompany published this 2014 article on the history of Bugcrowd, from its early days to its move to San Francisco. Casey Ellis started Bugcrowd with Serg Belokamen after the two had worked together at a small consulting firm selling security testing by the day before joining Startmate.
Blackphone, Silent Circle Launch Bug Bounty Programs
SecurityWeek reported on Blackphone and Silent Circle launching bug bounty programs for their privacy-focused products. Casey Ellis contributed to the announcement as a key figure in establishing responsible vulnerability disclosure practices for the initiative.
When Its A Good Idea To Invite An Army Of Hackers To Attack You
A Forbes article discusses the strategic benefits of organized hacking programs and security testing. Casey Ellis explains how companies can leverage coordinated hacker communities to identify vulnerabilities and improve their security posture before malicious actors exploit weaknesses.
Risky Business #335 -- Whaledump hacker could change NZ government - Risky Business Media
Risky Business #335 is a 2014 podcast episode from Risky Business Media, covering the Whaledump hacker and the possible effect on New Zealand's election campaign. Casey, head of BugCrowd, joins the hosts to discuss the infosec skills shortage in testing and whether platforms like BugCrowd can supply enough talent.
Twitter launches bug bounty program - Help Net Security
This Help Net Security article, published September 4, 2014, reports that Twitter has launched its own bug bounty program through the security platform HackerOne. It also points readers to a related piece on lessons learned from running 95 bug bounty programs with Casey Ellis, CEO of Bugcrowd.
Lessons learned from running 95 bug bounty programs
Help Net Security published an article in which Casey Ellis shares lessons from operating 95 bug bounty programs. Ellis discusses vulnerability disclosure practices and framework approaches that have emerged from Bugcrowd's experience managing a large portfolio of coordinated security researcher engagements across multiple organizations.
Online Tools For Bug Disclosures Abound
An article in Dark Reading examines the expanding landscape of online platforms designed to streamline bug disclosure processes. Casey Ellis is mentioned as a key figure contributing to this space through his work on disclosure coordination tools.
How Bugcrowd uses crowdsourcing to uncover security flaws faster than the bad guys do (interview)
VentureBeat published an interview with Casey Ellis on how Bugcrowd applies crowdsourcing to identify security vulnerabilities ahead of threat actors. Ellis discusses the company's methodology for leveraging distributed security researchers to discover flaws faster than attackers can exploit them.
When Hackers Test For Flaws, They Might Earn Cash - Or Threats
NPR's All Tech Considered feature examines the dual nature of ethical hacking, where security researchers test software for flaws and may receive cash rewards or legal threats. Casey Ellis discusses the risks and incentives that security researchers face when identifying vulnerabilities, contributing perspective on the bug bounty landscape.
Security, Legal Groups Aim to Make Software Flaw Disclosure Easier
eWEEK published an article on efforts by security and legal groups to streamline the software flaw disclosure process. Casey Ellis contributed to discussions on making vulnerability reporting easier and safer for security researchers.
Bugcrowd Launches Open-source Disclosure Framework
Infosecurity reported on Bugcrowd's launch of an open-source vulnerability disclosure framework in July 2014. Casey Ellis, as Bugcrowd's founder, led the development of the framework to standardize how organizations handle and communicate security vulnerabilities with researchers.
Open source responsible disclosure framework released - Help Net Security
This Help Net Security article from July 25, 2014, reports that Bugcrowd, a crowdsourced security testing company, released an open source guide for setting up responsible disclosure programs. Casey Ellis, Bugcrowd's CEO and co-founder, says the framework helps companies prepare to work with independent security researchers while reducing legal risks for researchers and companies.
Bugcrowd Releases Bug Bounty Program Framework
SecurityWeek's July 2014 press article reports that Bugcrowd, a crowdsourced security company, released a guide helping organizations set up responsible disclosure programs. Casey Ellis, Bugcrowd's CEO and co-founder, is quoted saying the framework supports the clarity and trust needed for independent researchers and companies to collaborate.