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BuiltIn published an explainer article on bug bounty hunting, its mechanics, and the growing corporate reliance on bounty programs to identify security vulnerabilities. Casey Ellis is cited as a key figure in the bug bounty space who helped establish the industry's credibility and practices.
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Forbes published a roundup of 15 technology tools designed to support remote worker productivity, featuring guidance from its Technology Council expert panel. Casey Ellis contributed a recommendation for a tool that helps remote teams maintain efficiency while working from distributed locations.
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An article in Silicon Angle features security professionals discussing key takeaways from Verizon's 2020 Data Breach Investigations Report. Ellis contributes analysis of the report's findings alongside other security experts examining trends and implications in the data.
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A New York Times article from May 2020 reports on U.S. government warnings that Chinese-linked hackers were targeting coronavirus vaccine and treatment research. The piece includes analysis of the geopolitical implications of cyber espionage during the pandemic and efforts by security researchers to counter such threats.
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The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report from Alley Watch covers startup capital activity for the week of April 13, 2020. Bugcrowd, where Casey Ellis serves as co-founder and chief executive, closed a $30 million Series D funding round to expand its crowdsourced security platform.
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Search Security reports on Bugcrowd's launch of a classic penetration testing service designed to complement its crowdsourced security platform. Casey Ellis explains how the offering combines traditional penetration testing methodologies with Bugcrowd's existing crowd-based approach to vulnerability research.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Google announced a $1.5 million maximum bounty for remote exploitation of the Titan M2 chip through its Android Security Rewards program, as reported by Techworm. Casey Ellis commented on the significance of the increased reward tier for securing hardware-level security components.
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Silicon Angle reported on Google's expansion of its Android Security Rewards program to offer bounties up to $1.5 million. Casey Ellis analyzed how the increased rewards would influence participation and practices within the security research community.
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Information Security Buzz published expert commentary on the security risks jailbroken mobile devices pose to financial services. Casey Ellis contributed analysis on how device jailbreaking compromises security controls and increases vulnerability to financial fraud and malware exploitation.
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The Washington Post's Cybersecurity 202 column examines the arrest of two Coalfire penetration testers in Iowa and the concerns it raised within the security community. Casey Ellis comments on the legal ambiguity surrounding authorized security testing and its implications for professional security practitioners.
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A CNBC article covers the 2019 incident in which two Coalfire employees were arrested after completing a court-authorized penetration test at an Iowa courthouse. Casey Ellis is cited regarding the broader security testing practices and the importance of clear authorization protocols in vulnerability assessment work.