"Revelation" is about exposing what’s hidden: Vulnerabilities, Truths, and the role of hackers in revealing them.In this conversation, Casey John Ellis, founder of Bugcrowd, shares his journey from a curious child fascinated by technology to a pioneer in crowdsourced security. He discusses the evolution of bug bounty programs, the importance of community in cybersecurity, and the challenges of scaling a startup. Casey also emphasizes the need for good faith hackers, the role of AI in security, and the importance of mentorship in entrepreneurship. He reflects on the changing landscape of cybersecurity and the necessity for collaboration between generations in the field.00:00 - Introduction and Technical Challenges02:02 - Casey Ellis: A Journey into Hacking04:50 - Pioneering Crowdsourced Security with Bug Crowd07:36 - Building a Community of Hackers10:36 - Scaling Bug Crowd: Achievements and Growth13:35 - Unexpected Bug Bounty Submissions16:32 - Testing Infrastructure: Virtualization and Real-World Applications19:14 - Advocating for Good Faith Cybersecurity Research22:11 - Government Engagement and Cyber Policy25:03 - Adapting to the Current Threat Landscape26:41 - The Evolving Landscape of Cybersecurity29:58 - AI and Human Collaboration in Security34:22 - The Gray Areas of Cyber Ethics39:50 - Lessons in Entrepreneurship and Leadership44:17 - Generational Shifts in Cybersecurity Media46:40 - Finding Balance: Hobbies and Downtime48:24 - Imagining a Cybersecurity-Themed BarSYMLINKS[ Casey John Ellis Blog - https://cje.io ]The personal website of Casey John Ellis, featuring his writings and insights on cybersecurity, hacker rights, and vulnerability research.[ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/caseyjohnellis ]Casey’s professional profile where he shares career updates and connects with the cybersecurity community.[ Bluesky - https://caseyjohnellis.bsky.social ]Casey’s Bluesky account for sharing thoughts and engaging with the infosec community.[ Mastodon - https://infosec.exchange/@caseyjohnellis ]Casey’s Mastodon profile on Infosec Exchange, where he posts updates and insights for the federated social community.[ X/Twitter - https://x.com/caseyjohnellis ]Casey’s main microblogging profile where he actively shares cybersecurity insights and hacker advocacy.[ Linktree - https://linktr.ee/caseyjohnellis ]A hub linking to all of Casey’s active social profiles and resources.[ BugCrowd - https://www.bugcrowd.com ]A leading crowdsourced security platform that connects organizations with a global hacker community to find and fix vulnerabilities.[ Disclose.io - https://disclose.io ]An open-source project standardizing best practices for vulnerability disclosure programs, enabling safe collaboration between researchers and organizations.

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