The Lawfare Podcast

Lawfare Daily: Katie Moussouris on Bug Bounties

Aug 12, 2024
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Katie Moussouris
Katie Moussouris, founder of Luta Security and a bug bounty pioneer for Microsoft and the Pentagon, shares her insights on cybersecurity. She discusses the origins and evolution of bug bounties, emphasizing their benefits and limitations. Moussouris critiques the overreliance on these programs without strong internal security measures. She also highlights risks tied to major security vendors and the importance of aligning bug bounty initiatives with broader security strategies for effective vulnerability management.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 2min
2
The Evolution of Bug Bounty Programs
02:01 • 17min
3
Examining the CrowdStrike and Microsoft Update Incident
19:00 • 4min
4
Navigating Vendor-Related Cybersecurity Risks
22:54 • 11min
5
Balancing Innovation and Security in Software Development
33:25 • 6min
6
Navigating the Bug Bounty Landscape
38:58 • 14min
7
Understanding the Realities of Cybersecurity Investment
53:24 • 2min