Hacking: What Color Is Your Hat? Vulnerability Disclosures and the Law

White hat researchers look for vulnerabilities in information systems and play an increasingly crucial role in our nation’s cyber security defenses. Yet, the rules of the road for these types of “hackers” have been slow to evolve in terms of civil and criminal liability. Speakers included: Leonard Bailey – Special Counsel for National Security, Computer Crime & Intellectual Property Section, U.S. Department of Justice, Harley Geiger – Director of Public Policy, Rapid7, Franck Journoud – Cybersecurity & Technology Policy, Oracle, Katie Moussouris – Founder and CEO, Luta Security, Chris Bing – Associate Editor, CyberScoop