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Behind the Binary by Google Cloud Security · Aug 13, 2025 · 37 min

EP13 Beyond the Bug: Scaling Bug Bounty Programs & Launching a Cyber Startup with Dr. Jared DeMott

In this episode of Behind the Binary, we sit down with Dr. Jared DeMott to pull back the curtain on the world of cybersecurity. Formerly with the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC), Jared shares invaluable wisdom on managing bug bounty programs at scale and what truly makes a good bug report. We then pivot to explore his fascinating career journey, from his start with the NSA to leading teams at Microsoft. If that wasn’t enough, we’ll also dive into the unique challenges of a cyber startup. Get a firsthand account of his entrepreneurial spirit as he discusses why he launched his own cybersecurity company, revealing both the surprising successes and the hurdles he had to overcome. Join the Community Research Hub: Threat research, training events and news: https://cloud.google.com/security/flare The FLARE Insider: Get community updates and announcements. To subscribe, email flare-external@google.com FOLLOW THE SHOW: Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube

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In this episode of Behind the Binary, we sit down with Dr. Jared DeMott to pull back the curtain on the world of cybersecurity. Formerly with the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC), Jared shares invaluable wisdom on managing bug bounty programs at scale and what truly makes a good bug report. We then pivot to explore his fascinating career journey, from his start with the NSA to leading teams at Microsoft. If that wasn’t enough, we’ll also dive into the unique challenges of a cyber startup. Get a firsthand account of his entrepreneurial spirit as he discusses why he launched his own cybersecurity company, revealing both the surprising successes and the hurdles he had to overcome.

Join the Community

  • Research Hub: Threat research, training events and news:
    https://cloud.google.com/security/flare
  • The FLARE Insider: Get community updates and announcements. To subscribe, email flare-external@google.com

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