Cybertech leader in crowdsourced security Bugcrowd has appointed veteran cybersecurity expert Trey Ford as Chief Information Security Officer for the Americas. The move spearheads the company’s momentum in the current year, which it aspires to take forward into the New Year with a solid leadership team. This announcement comes alongside the launch of Bugcrowd’s groundbreaking Continuous Attack Surface Penetration Testing (CASPT) solution, which is now available on the Bugcrowd platform, and a funding round of $50 million from SVB that takes its total funding acquired in 2024 to $200 million.
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At the time of this announcement, Nick McKenzie, Chief Information and Security Officer of Bugcrowd. said – “Trey’s addition to our team marks a pivotal moment for enhancing our operational capabilities in the Americas region. His leadership and offensive security expertise, coupled with his ability to help us connect with and support customers, will elevate the team’s capabilities to new heights—a timely appointment with our current business momentum.”
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As the cybersecurity landscape evolves, Bugcrowd has continued to build on its momentum, driving forward a new era of modern, crowdsourced security that stays ahead of increasingly sophisticated threat actors. For over a decade, the company has been a leader in its field, leveraging a unique “skills-as-a-service” model to uncover high-impact vulnerabilities that traditional methods often miss. This approach has delivered exceptional results for over 1,200 customers, including top-tier organizations like OpenAI, Google, T-Mobile, Carvana, ExpressVPN, Rapyd, New Relic, OpenSea, and the US Department of Defense’s Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO).
Trey Ford is a recognized thought leader in the cybersecurity industry, with over 25 years of experience spanning both offensive and defensive security disciplines. Throughout his career, Trey has held pivotal leadership roles at top companies like Deepwatch, Vista Equity Partners, Salesforce, and Black Hat, among others. His deep expertise and strategic insight have made him an invaluable advisor to Bugcrowd for over a decade, further cementing his role in the company’s continued success.
In his new role, Trey will focus on fortifying Bugcrowd’s cybersecurity strategies while guiding the company’s expansion in AI-powered security solutions. Known for his ability to collaborate with enterprise leaders, corporate directors, and investors, Trey is passionate about helping organizations strengthen their technology execution and security strategies. As Bugcrowd continues to revolutionize the cybersecurity landscape, his leadership is poised to drive even greater success in 2024 and beyond.
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