S2E22: HackerOne

In this episode of Resilient Cyber, Dr. Nikki Robinson speaks with Alex Rice, co-founder and CTO of HackerOne, about the importance of bug bounty programs, vulnerability disclosure, and the ethical challenges in hacking. Alex shares insights on how engaging with the hacker community can provide critical feedback loops to strengthen cybersecurity programs. 🛡️

🔑 Key Highlights:

• How bug bounty programs complement internal pen testing and red teaming

• The role of human intelligence in vulnerability chaining and discovering critical security flaws

• Why continuous feedback loops from hackers are essential for building cyber resilience

• The growing complexity of attack surfaces and why multiple vulnerabilities are often needed to exploit systems

• How vulnerability disclosure programs (VDPs) help mature security practices and uncover hidden vulnerabilities

• The ethics of hacking and building trust between hackers and organizations

• Practical tips for hackers entering bug bounty programs and learning through HackerOne’s community and resources

Alex also shares the story behind HackerOne and how the platform is helping organizations harness the creativity of the hacker community to build stronger, more resilient systems.