Bugcrowd, a company known for its work in bug bounty and vulnerability disclosure, has announced the acquisition of Mayhem Security, an AI-driven offensive security firm.

Bugcrowd enhances its Board of Advisors with Umesh Shankar from Microsoft, boosting its AI security and innovation capabilities in crowdsourced cybersecurity.

Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past month, featuring releases from: 1touch.io, Abnormal AI, AppViewX, Arctic Wolf Networks, Bitdefender, BitSight, Bugcrowd, Cato Networks, CyberQP, Cyware, Entrust, Exabeam, Flashpoint, Forescout, Index Engines, Jit, LastPass, PlexTrac, PowerDMARC, RunSafe Security, Saviynt, Seal Security, Seemplicity, Skyhawk Security, Stellar Cyber, Swimlane, Varonis, and Veracode. Email authentication simplified: How PowerDMARC makes DMARC effortless With PowerDMARC, users can generate and publish DMARC, SPF, and DKIM records with a …

Introduction: Achieving a P1, or Priority One, reward on a platform like Bugcrowd for a NASA system represents the pinnacle of success in ethical hacking. This feat demonstrates a profound understanding of how to identify and exploit critical vulnerabilities within some of the world's most secure infrastructures. This article deconstructs the methodologies and technical skills required to perform such high-caliber security research.

Strategic Alliance Expands Bugcrowd’s Go-to-Market Strategies, Leveraging AWS Network to Deliver Crowdsourced Security Globally DUBAI, May 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Bugcrowd, a leader in crowdsourced cybersecurity, announced today that it has joined the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Accelerate Program, a co-sell program for AWS Partners that provides software solutions that run …

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"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 - ]The personal website of Casey John Ellis, featuring his writings and insights on cybersecurity, hacker rights, and vulnerability research.[ LinkedIn - ]Casey’s professional profile where he shares career updates and connects with the cybersecurity community.[ Bluesky - ]Casey’s Bluesky account for sharing thoughts and engaging with the infosec community.[ Mastodon - ]Casey’s Mastodon profile on Infosec Exchange, where he posts updates and insights for the federated social community.[ X/Twitter - ]Casey’s main microblogging profile where he actively shares cybersecurity insights and hacker advocacy.[ Linktree - ]A hub linking to all of Casey’s active social profiles and resources.[ BugCrowd - ]A leading crowdsourced security platform that connects organizations with a global hacker community to find and fix vulnerabilities.[ Disclose.io - ]An open-source project standardizing best practices for vulnerability disclosure programs, enabling safe collaboration between researchers and organizations.