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CISA Strategic Plan Targets Global Cooperation on Cybersecurity
Security Boulevard's November 1, 2024 article reports on the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's inaugural international strategic plan for global cyber partnerships. Casey Ellis, founder and advisor at Bugcrowd, calls building international alliances "absolutely critical" and says cyber defense is a team sport, noting Asia-Pacific focus is timely given China's growing boldness.
SAINTCON 2024 - Casey Ellis - Release The Hounds, Part 3 - History Repeating
SAINTCON 2024 presented a keynote address by Casey Ellis titled "Release The Hounds, Part 3 - History Repeating" on October 24, 2024. Ellis examines patterns in security history and their relevance to current threats and industry practices.
Release The Hounds, Part 3 – History Repeating
Saintcon published "Release The Hounds, Part 3 – History Repeating," a recorded stage presentation from October 2024. Casey Ellis discusses patterns in cybersecurity vulnerabilities and attack methods, examining how historical threats resurface and evolve within modern threat landscapes.
Release The Hounds, Part 3 - History Repeating
Saintcon 2024 published the third installment of Casey Ellis's "Release The Hounds" presentation series on YouTube. Ellis discusses historical patterns in security threats and how past vulnerabilities continue to resurface in modern systems, emphasizing cyclical challenges in threat landscape management.
Research observes threat activity targeting 2024 Presidential Election
This Security Magazine article, published October 17, 2024, reports on new research into cyber threats tied to the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, such as phishing, ransomware, and malicious domains. Casey Ellis, Bugcrowd's Founder and Chief Strategy Officer, says the run-up to the election creates an unstable information environment that gives threat actors many opportunities.
Darknet Activity Increases Ahead of 2024 Presidential Vote
An Infosecurity Magazine article, Darknet Activity Increases Ahead of 2024 Presidential Vote, published October 15, 2024, reports on rising phishing, ransomware, and darknet threats before the US election. Bugcrowd founder Casey Ellis warns that highlighting the possibility of darknet use could cheaply instill distrust in the democratic process and potentially manipulate voter turnout.
Russian hacking group intercepted by Microsoft and DOJ
This Security Magazine article reports that Microsoft and the U.S. Department of Justice disrupted the technical infrastructure of the Russian hacking group COLDRIVER, seizing 66 domains. Casey Ellis, founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Bugcrowd, says the takedown disrupts the group's operations, infrastructure and operatives, and signals that its activities are being detected.
19 platforms used by government agencies have vulnerabilities
This Security Magazine article from October 2024 covers research finding security flaws in 19 commercial platforms that United States government agencies and courts rely on. Casey Ellis, founder and chief strategy officer at Bugcrowd, partly agrees that penetration testing helps and argues these systems need more eyes on the target.
Global Governments Release New Ransomware Response Guidance
This BankInfoSecurity article, published October 2, 2024, covers new voluntary ransomware response guidance from the International Counter Ransomware Initiative meeting. Bugcrowd's Casey Ellis says the advice feels complete and aligned but would move the step to record decision-making to the top, since ransomware incidents can quickly create a fog-of-war effect.
Hacker Showdown 2024: Carnival of ChAIos
Bugcrowd's Hacker Showdown 2024 broadcast documents a competitive hacking event where teams competed for a $30,000 grand prize and additional rewards. Casey Ellis appears in the broadcast alongside Bugcrowd leadership to provide commentary on the event and its outcomes.
Cyber Founder Recipe for Success: Clear Vision and Trusted Experts
This SecurityWeek article, published September 25, 2024, examines how startup founders can succeed by pairing a clear vision with reliable experts. Casey Ellis, founder and chief strategy officer of Bugcrowd, says trusting experts is essential, but only alongside a clear vision and strong accountability, and that leading well matters more as trust grows.
Replay: Human vs. Super Suit: Exploring The AI-Human Relationship
A Forcepoint podcast episode from August 2024 examines the relationship between artificial intelligence and human decision-making in security contexts. Casey Ellis discusses AI's risks and benefits in cybersecurity, its workplace applications, ethical considerations, and the disclose.io vulnerability disclosure initiative.
Inevitability Curve - Casey Ellis, Bugcrowd, RSA 2024
The Inevitability Curve is a video presentation from the RSA 2024 conference featuring Casey Ellis of Bugcrowd. Ellis discusses the trajectory and certainty of emerging cybersecurity trends and their organizational impact.
Series Insight - Bugcrowd’s future plans for growth and expansion throughout the Asia Pacific
MySecurity Marketplace broadcast from August 2024 features Bugcrowd CEO Dave Gerry discussing the company's growth strategies and expansion across the Asia Pacific region following its recent unicorn valuation and $102 million funding round. Casey Ellis, Bugcrowd founder, participates in outlining the organization's future plans for market development in the region.
Deciphering Heat
Decipher, a Duo and Cisco video series, released an episode analyzing Michael Mann's 1995 crime thriller Heat. Casey Ellis appears in the broadcast to discuss security themes embedded within the film's narrative and characters.
Chinese Threats Aim for Government Sector
This June 14, 2024 article from Security Boulevard, a cybersecurity news publication, reports on China-linked threats aimed at government targets and a rise in U.S. election-themed scams. Casey Ellis, founder and chief strategy officer at Bugcrowd, says China has built broad persistence since 2020 and that election-year scams show adversaries targeting the democratic process.
NVIDIA and Arm Urge Customers to Patch Bugs
Infosecurity Magazine published a June 11, 2024 news article reporting that chip makers NVIDIA and Arm released details of new vulnerabilities, including a zero-day bug. Bugcrowd founder Casey Ellis calls CVE-2024-0090 concerning given its versatility and its reach across Windows and Linux, and he would not be surprised to see it in attack tooling.
Bugs on a Plane: Implementing a Bug Bounty in an Airline IT/OT Environment
A video presentation from RSAC Cybersecurity explores bug bounty implementation in airline IT and OT environments. Casey Ellis discusses the security challenges and operational considerations specific to aviation systems and the role of coordinated vulnerability disclosure in that sector.
International Law Enforcement Operation Cracks Down on Some of the Biggest Dropper Malware and Botnets - CPO Magazine
This CPO Magazine article reports on a Europol-led operation that disrupted dropper malware botnets, affecting over 100 servers and 2,000 domains across a dozen countries. Casey Ellis, founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Bugcrowd, praises the cross-country coordination and says the takedown shows attackers that capable, resourced defenders are in place.
Bug Bounty Hunter Casey Ellis
A YouTube video titled "Bug Bounty Hunter Casey Ellis" features an interview with Casey Ellis discussing his work and perspective on bug bounties. Ellis shares insights into how bug bounty programs function and their role in improving security practices across organizations.
Telecom firms say 5G is transforming industries from farming to manufacturing as they build in security from the start
This Business Insider article from May 24, 2024, reports on how telecom firms say 5G is transforming industries from farming to manufacturing while building security in from the start. Casey Ellis, founder and chief strategy officer of Bugcrowd, says telecom customers want security feedback on 5G systems to find and fix vulnerabilities.
Bugcrowd, the crowdsourced white-hat hacker platform, acquires Informer to ramp up its security chops | TechCrunch
This TechCrunch article, published May 23, 2024, reports on Bugcrowd's acquisition of Informer, a deal that positions the crowdsourced security platform as a consolidator. Casey Ellis, Bugcrowd's founder and chief strategy officer, says companies often approach the firm seeking a sale, while CEO Gerry sees the deal as the start of more acquisitions.
Will CISA's Secure by Design pledge be a catalyst for better software security?
This Security Boulevard article covers CISA's Secure by Design pledge, which 68 software makers, including Cisco, Google, and Amazon Web Services, signed to strengthen security within a year. Casey Ellis, CTO of Bugcrowd, praises the response, saying the goals are achievable with corporate will and funding, though doing security well is the biggest challenge.
Dave Gerry And Casey Ellis On Tackling AI Bias
Expert Insights published an interview with Dave Gerry and Casey Ellis from Bugcrowd at RSA 2024 on tackling AI bias. The two discuss how AI bias assessments can strengthen enterprise confidence in generative AI tools and large language models.
New Effort Aims to Improve Election Tech Vulnerability Tests
This GovTech article from May 2024 reports on a new IT-ISAC program bringing election system vendors and security researchers together to find and fix voting technology flaws. Bugcrowd CTO Casey Ellis, an advisory board member, says most reported issues were hardware or garden-variety software bugs and that open talk about flaws may curb panic.
Outsmarting Adversaries: Using AI for Security
BankInfoSecurity published an article on using artificial intelligence to outsmart adversaries in security operations. Casey Ellis discusses how organizations can leverage AI-driven approaches to detect and respond to threats more effectively than traditional security methods.
Outsmarting Adversaries: Using AI for Security
A GovInfoSecurity broadcast from May 2024 examines how adversaries leverage generative AI to enhance malicious activities and progress toward autonomous exploitation. Casey Ellis, founder of Bugcrowd, discusses defensive strategies and organizational approaches to counter AI-driven threats.
Builders and Breakers: Partnering for Secure Elections
At RSA Conference 2024, Casey Ellis spoke on a presentation examining how security researchers and election officials can work together to identify and address vulnerabilities in voting systems. Ellis discussed collaborative approaches to election security that balance the needs of researchers uncovering threats with the operational requirements of election administrators.
Builders and Breakers: Partnering for Secure Elections
Builders and Breakers: Partnering for Secure Elections is a presentation from RSA Conference held in May 2024. Casey Ellis discusses collaboration between security researchers and election officials to identify and address vulnerabilities in election infrastructure.
Bugs on a Plane: Implementing a Bug Bounty in an Airline IT/OT Environment
A presentation delivered at the 2024 RSA Conference explores the implementation of bug bounty programs within airline IT and operational technology environments. Casey Ellis discusses the technical and operational challenges of running coordinated vulnerability disclosure in safety-critical infrastructure settings.