Recorded live at the RSA Conference, this episode of THREATCON1 features a deep dive into the evolving world of cybersecurity with Casey Ellis, Founder of Bugcrowd.
Joined by Patrick Garrity (Security Researcher) and Kimber Duke (Director of Product at VulnCheck), the conversation explores how the industry is changing—and why many of the core problems remain the same.
From the rise of AI-powered capabilities to the growing importance of vulnerability disclosure programs, this episode unpacks the tension between speed, innovation, and security.
🔍 What You’ll Learn
- Why cybersecurity today feels “faster, louder, and more chaotic”
- How AI is expanding both opportunity and risk in hacking
- The evolution of bug bounty programs and ethical hacking
- Why most software is built without security as a priority
- The reality of vulnerability disclosure—and why it’s still broken
- The importance of empathy between researchers and organizations
- How community plays a critical role in modern security
- The legal risks hackers face—and how initiatives like the Security Research Legal Defense Fund are changing that
⚡ Key Insights
- “We’re solving the same problems—just faster and louder.”
- Security often comes second to shipping products quickly
- Ethical hackers are now gaining a seat at the leadership table
- Clear vulnerability disclosure processes can prevent real-world damage
- The future of cybersecurity depends on collaboration, not silos
👤 About the Guest
Casey Ellis is the Founder of Bugcrowd, a pioneer in crowdsourced cybersecurity and bug bounty programs. With over a decade of experience shaping how organizations work with ethical hackers, Casey has played a key role in advancing vulnerability disclosure practices globally.
🔗 Resources & Projects Mentioned
Disclose.io — Improving vulnerability disclosure standards https://disclose.io
Security Research Legal Defense Fund — Supporting ethical hackers facing legal challenges https://srldf.org
🎙️ About THREATCON1
THREATCON1 brings together leading voices in cybersecurity to explore the biggest challenges, ideas, and innovations shaping the industry today. https://threatcon1.org
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