Katie Moussouris

Katie Moussouris, CEO of Luta Security and a pioneer in vulnerability disclosure, joins the conversation to shed light on crucial cybersecurity topics. They delve into China's recent exposure of Taiwan's APT actors and the implications of naming such entities. The discussion also covers the troubling rise of spyware, particularly relating to Paragon and WhatsApp. With a nod to the fragmented exploit markets, Moussouris highlights the urgent need for budget support for CISA amidst tightening financial constraints, emphasizing the broader impacts on cybersecurity.

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.

Security expert Katie Moussouris joins to discuss the CrowdStrike BSOD fiasco, examining technical failures, cybersecurity incidents like SolarWinds, and the role of the Cyber Safety Review Board. The podcast delves into persuading entities to invest in security, learning from failures, and the importance of research bodies in cybersecurity.