Security Research and Disclosure - The Unauthorized Biography

Explore the evolution of security research and disclosure in this keynote address from the Nullcon Conference March 2021. Delve into the history of vulnerability discovery and reporting, from the "unbreakable locks" of 1851 to modern challenges in Web 2.0, machine learning, connected automobiles, and blockchain technology. Learn from Casey John Ellis, Founder, Chairman, and CTO of Bugcrowd, as he shares insights from his 20-year career in information security and discusses the pioneering of crowdsourced security. Gain valuable perspective on the past, present, and future of ethical hacking, bug bounty programs, and the importance of standardized vulnerability disclosure practices.

Intro
NULLCON
whoami
Agenda
"Unbreakable locks" (1851)
Web 2.0 (2005)
Machine Learning (2010)
Recon (2013)
Connected Auto (2015)
Pre-2012
ARE YOU PONDERING
Hardware / lot
Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
Bonus round: Old Code
To summarize...