Securing the Financial Sector One Ethical Hack at a Time with Kayla Underkoffler of HackerOne

<p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p><strong>Episode Topic:</strong></p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>In this episode of <a href="https://www.soarpay.com/podcast/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">PayPod</a>, our host Jacob Hollabaugh delves into the world of financial innovation with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kayla-underkoffler-7400673a/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kayla Underkoffler</a>, the Lead Security Technologist at <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/company/hackerone/" target="_blank" rel= "noreferrer noopener">HackerOne</a>. Kayla shares her expertise and insights into the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, especially as it relates to the financial services industry.</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p><strong>Lessons You’ll Learn:</strong></p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>In this episode, Jacob and Kayla stress the growing importance of cybersecurity in finance due to increased digitization. Kayla explains HackerOne's role in connecting organizations with ethical hackers to <a href= "https://www.hackerone.com/resources/latest-news-insights/7th-annual-hacker-powered-security-report-2023" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">strengthen security</a>. They discuss challenges in financial services, like cross-site scripting and improper access control, and efforts to speed up vulnerability fixes. The episode also explores the impact of emerging technologies, such as cryptocurrencies and blockchain, emphasizing proactive engagement with ethical hackers to secure these innovations.</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p><strong>About Our Guest:</strong></p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>Kayla Underkoffler serves as the Lead Security Technologist at HackerOne, a company dedicated to human-centered security testing. With a strong background in cybersecurity, Kayla has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field, making her a valuable resource for organ