Time for a Change: Revisiting the CFAA - Why It's More Important Than Ever

Explore the critical need to reevaluate the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) in this thought-provoking conference talk. Delve into the backstory of the CFAA, its challenges, and the evolving perception of hackers. Learn about the Open Source Vulnerability Disclosure Framework and its potential impact on cybersecurity. Examine case studies like the DJI Bug Bounty program and the VanBuren case. Discover the concept of the Internet Immune System and its components. Gain insights into legal terminology, adoption strategies, and the future of vulnerability disclosure. Understand why revisiting the CFAA is crucial in today's rapidly changing digital landscape.

Introduction
Who is Casey
What is Bugcrowd
Agenda
CFAA Backstory
Bug Bounty
What is CFAA
Challenges with CFAA
Changing the perception of hackers
Open Source Vulnerability Disclosure Framework
The Chilling Effect
The DJI Bug Bounty
Adoption
DIOS
VanBuren
Votes
Adoption of Vulnerability Disclosure
The Internet Immune System
Components
Legal Terminology
The List
The Seal
Viral
Network Effect
Vulnerability Disclosure
Conclusion