Mastering the Bug Hunt: Insights and Ethics with Nestori Syynimaa

Senior Principal Security Researcher Nestori Syynimaa joins Wendy Zenone and Nic Fillingham on this week's episode of The BlueHat Podcast. Nestori is an ICT professional with a strong practical and academic background. Since April 2021, Nestori has worked as a Senior Principal Security Researcher at Secureworks' Counter Threat Unit. Before joining Secureworks, he worked as a joint CIO for eight cities and municipalities surrounding Tampere, the largest inland city in Scandinavia. Nestori, Wendy, and Nic discuss the importance of understanding the dynamics between researchers and organizations in addressing security concerns, Nestori's journey as a researcher, his academic background, and his experiences speaking at various conferences worldwide. 
 
 
In This Episode You Will Learn:    
 

Challenges and successes in the bug bounty process 

The importance of researchers confirming fixes to make the process more efficient  

Ethical considerations for researchers and motivations within the hacking community 

 
 
Some Questions We Ask:    
 

What challenges do many organizations face running bug bounty programs? 

How can you find a trustworthy peer or seasoned researcher to get feedback on your work? 

Has encountering different cases shaped your understanding of bug bounty programs?  

 
Resources:  
View Nestori Syynimaa on LinkedIn 
View Wendy Zenone on LinkedIn 
View Nic Fillingham on LinkedIn 
 
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