From Report to Results: Building Resilience with Insights from the Hacker-Powered Security Report

Short Summary

The video discusses the second webinar in the Hacker-Powered Security Report Series, where Will Capesio, along with representatives from Lowe’s and Forge, delve into practical applications of the report findings and insights from top security researchers.

Key Points

• The session is a follow-up to the previous webinar that highlighted five key takeaways from the Hacker-Powered Security Report.
• Participants include Will Capesio (HackerOne), Brandon Lwell (Lowe’s), Andrew Scofield (Forge), and Douglas Day (Archangel), a top researcher.
• Discussion revolves around interpreting report findings and enhancing security programs.
• Brandon emphasizes Lowe’s concerns about changing technology and the need for skilled researchers to focus on specific vulnerabilities like API security.
• Andrew discusses the unknown threats and how engaging researchers provides creative ways to exploit application vulnerabilities.
• Douglas shares insights on his hacking approach to identify vulnerabilities, focusing on specific pain points for organizations.
• The Hacker-Powered Security Report is based on contributions from global security researchers and aims to help organizations understand and mitigate risks.
• Both Brandon and Andrew highlight the importance of communication and responsiveness to keep researchers engaged in their bug bounty programs.
• Strategies for engaging researchers include providing competitive bounties, acknowledgment, and effective communication regarding changes in scope.
• The webinar features a focus on the role of generative AI in security, with discussions on its risks and opportunities for researchers and organizations.
• Real-world impacts of vulnerabilities were discussed, emphasizing the importance of storytelling to convey risk and enhance understanding across teams.