Critical Thinking - Bug Bounty Podcast Episode 43: Caido - The Up-And-Coming HTTP Proxy
Nov 2, 2023
In this episode, they discuss the challenges of building an HTTP proxy tool, the importance of user feedback in shaping its development, and the balance between basic and nice-to-have features. They also explore the usefulness of collections in organizing HTTP requests, customization options for workflows, upcoming features in the Kaido tool, collaboration in bug bounty reporting, and the introduction of Kaido as an enterprise vulnerability management platform.
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The Unfortunate Cough
- Joel, a host of the podcast, caught a cold after a child coughed on him during a flight.
- This led to him having a sore throat and affecting his voice during the podcast recording.
From AWS to Caido
- Emile's journey with Caido began when his high school friend, Ian, invited him to join the project.
- Emile, who had a background in infrastructure and development, saw this as an opportunity to start a company.
Balancing Features in Proxy Tools
- Building an HTTP proxy tool presents the challenge of balancing basic features with advanced ones.
- Existing tools often have features users take for granted, making it crucial to prioritize development.