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The Hacker Army: Protecting Your Data Through Bug Bounty Programs

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Overview

Explore the world of ethical hacking and bug bounty programs in this insightful 16-minute talk by HackerOne CEO Marten Mickos at Collision Conference 2017. Discover how the gig economy intersects with cybersecurity as a global community of hackers supports internal security teams. Learn about the contrast between criminal hacktivist groups and independent hackers, many of whom are self-taught teenagers working for good in their spare time. Gain an understanding of how this freelance security team, the largest in the world, is addressing the scarcity of security talent and keeping us safer online. Delve into topics such as the Hacker Army, superhero hackers, the sharing economy in cybersecurity, and the groundbreaking "Hack the Pentagon" program. Uncover the identities behind these ethical hackers and explore the concept of bug bounty programs. Prepare to have your perspective on cybersecurity turned upside down as you gain insights into this innovative approach to online safety.

Syllabus

Introduction
The Hacker Army
Superheros
Hackers
Sharing Economy
Hack the Pentagon
Who are hackers
Bug bounty programs
Turn everything upside down

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HackerOne

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