Hacker Heroes – Casey Ellis – PSW Vault
Unleashing the Power of Crowdsourced Cybersecurity: A Conversation with Casey Ellis, Founder of Bugcrowd
️Meet Casey Ellis, the visionary entrepreneur who has redefined the landscape of cybersecurity through the groundbreaking platform he built – Bugcrowd. As the Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Bugcrowd, Casey Ellis has not only revolutionized the way organizations approach cybersecurity but has also championed the concept of crowdsourced security testing.
With an innate passion for hacking and a deep understanding of the evolving threat landscape, Casey embarked on a mission to democratize cybersecurity. In our upcoming podcast interview, delve into the dynamic journey of a self-proclaimed hacker turned cybersecurity pioneer.
Casey's brainchild, Bugcrowd, serves as a global community of ethical hackers and security professionals who collaborate to uncover and address vulnerabilities in digital systems. Learn how this innovative approach has empowered organizations across industries to proactively secure their digital assets, embracing the power of the collective in the fight against cyber threats.
A trailblazer in the cybersecurity space, Casey Ellis brings a unique perspective to the podcast as he shares insights on the challenges and triumphs of building Bugcrowd from the ground up. Explore the intersections of technology, security, and community-driven solutions with a leader who has not only disrupted the status quo but has also fostered a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.
Join us for a riveting conversation as we uncover the secrets behind Bugcrowd's success, the evolving role of ethical hacking in today's digital landscape, and Casey's vision for a more secure and interconnected future. Whether you're a cybersecurity enthusiast, a tech aficionado, or simply curious about the forces shaping our digital world, this podcast episode with Casey Ellis is a must-listen.
Guest
Casey is the Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Bugcrowd, as well as the co-founder of The disclose.io Project. He is a 20+ year veteran of information security who entered the space from a youth spent inventing things and generally getting technology to misbehave. Prior to Bugcrowd, Casey entered information security as a penetration tester and security researcher, before wearing a variety of hats ranging from solutions architecture and sales to CSO, and finally landing as a career cybersecurity entrepreneur.
Casey pioneered Crowdsourced Security as-a-Service, launching Bugcrowd and its first bug bounty programs in 2012, and co-founded the disclose.io vulnerability disclosure standardization and adoption project in 2014.