Bugcrowd, a leading crowdsourced security company, made an exciting announcement today in San Francisco. Trey Ford, an experienced strategic advisor and security thought leader with over 25 years of experience in offensive and defensive security disciplines, has joined Bugcrowd as Chief Information Security Officer for the Americas.
Ford has an impressive background, having held key leadership roles at Deepwatch, Vista Equity Partners, Salesforce, Black Hat, and more. He has also been a valuable member of Bugcrowd’s advisory board for over a decade. Ford is known for his passion for working with enterprise leaders, corporate directors, and investors to help teams strengthen their technology and execution strategy.
In a statement, Ford expressed his excitement about joining Bugcrowd and highlighted the company’s compelling vision for the future of cybersecurity. He emphasized his hands-on approach to building, breaking, and deconstructing security problems to first principles, which he intends to continue applying at Bugcrowd.
Bugcrowd’s Chief Information and Security Officer, Nick McKenzie, also commented on Ford’s addition to the team, noting that it marks a pivotal moment for enhancing the company’s operational capabilities in the Americas region. McKenzie praised Ford’s leadership, offensive security expertise, and ability to connect with and support customers, highlighting the timely nature of Ford’s appointment given Bugcrowd’s current business momentum.
In addition to Ford’s appointment, Bugcrowd announced the availability of Bugcrowd Continuous Attack Surface Pentesting as a Service Subscription. This new offering allows customers to enjoy the flexibility and predictability of pre-paid capacity on the Bugcrowd Platform to be drawn-down on demand.
Furthermore, Bugcrowd shared news of an additional $50 million growth capital facility from Silicon Valley Bank in October. The new financing will support Bugcrowd’s global expansion, continued innovation on the Bugcrowd Platform, and opportunities for strategic mergers and acquisitions, all aimed at providing added value to clients, partners, and the hacker community.
Bugcrowd’s CEO, Dave Gerry, expressed excitement about the company’s rapid growth and market momentum in the current year. He emphasized Bugcrowd’s efforts to assemble a strong team and cutting-edge technologies to deliver powerful insights provided by elite hackers on the global Platform.
The Bugcrowd Platform connects organizations with trusted security researchers and hackers to proactively defend against sophisticated threats. Bugcrowd’s approach has uncovered high-impact vulnerabilities for over 1,200 customers, including notable names like OpenAI, Google, T-Mobile, and the US Department of Defense’s Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office. The Bugcrowd Platform offers various solutions, including penetration-testing-as-a-service, managed bug bounties, vulnerability disclosure programs, and AI Safety and Security products.
To learn more about how Bugcrowd can help organizations combat evolving cyber threats, visit their website. Additionally, a copy of the Inside the Mind of a Hacker 2024 report is available for download on Bugcrowd’s website.
Bugcrowd has been at the forefront of empowering organizations to stay ahead of threat actors by harnessing the collective ingenuity and expertise of customers and elite hackers. Their platform, powered by data and AI, enables organizations to uncover hidden weaknesses and adapt swiftly to evolving threats. Bugcrowd is focused on creating a new era of modern crowdsourced security that outpaces threat actors.
For more information about Bugcrowd and their innovative security solutions, visit www.bugcrowd.com.