Responsible Exploit Disclosure: A New Perspective with MacKenzie Brown from Blackpoint Cyber

Responsible exploit disclosure is crucial for safeguarding organizations from potential threats. In a podcast episode, MacKenzie Brown, the Vice President of Security at Blackpoint Cyber, emphasized the importance of controlled research practices and responsible disclosure of exploits. She highlighted the negative impact of rapid exploit disclosure, stating that it can do more harm than good. Brown pointed out that the cybersecurity landscape is inundated with marketing, tooling, and technology, which can be overwhelming and not necessarily useful. With an increase in cyber attacks each year, organizations face significant challenges in defending against threats. She mentioned that the industry struggles to find good talent, and many businesses face financial losses due to cybersecurity incidents. The episode discussed the need for a coordinated approach to exploit disclosure, where researchers work closely with vendors to address vulnerabilities. Brown emphasized the importance of giving vendors time to create patches, communicate with customers, and ensure proper implementation of security measures. She advocated for a shift towards a more ethical and regulated approach to exploit disclosure, where vendors are held accountable for addressing security issues promptly. Supported by:  https://movebot.io/  All our Sponsors:   https://businessof.tech/sponsors/      All our Sponsors:   https://businessof.tech/sponsors/ Do you want the show on your podcast app or the written versions of the stories? Subscribe to the Business of Tech: https://www.businessof.tech/subscribe/Looking for a link from the stories? The entire script of the show, with links to articles, are posted in each story on https://www.businessof.tech/ Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mspradio/ Want to be a guest on Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights? Send Dave Sobel a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/businessoftech Want our stuff? Cool Merch? Wear “Why Do We Care?” - Visit https://mspradio.myspreadshop.com Follow us on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28908079/YouTube: https://youtube.com/mspradio/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mspradionews/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mspradio/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@businessoftechBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/businessoftech.bsky.social