The SRLDF assists ethical hackers with legal representation. If you are an ethical hacker who is facing legal threats for your good faith security research or vulnerability disclosure, reach out to learn more.
We’re excited to welcome Casey Ellis (@cje) and Jen Ellis (@infosecjen) to the Security Research Legal Defense Fund (SRLDF.org) Board, bringing even more expertise, focus, and reach to supporting good faith security research against frivolous and unfair prosecution.
At #39C3? The students who SRLDF supported are giving a talk about their vulnerability disclosure story, Hall Ground on Day 3 (12/29) at 4 pm: “There is NO WAY we ended up getting arrested for this (Malta edition)”
Last month, SRLDF gave a grant to help cover legal expenses for three University of Malta students arrested after responsibly disclosing serious vulnerabilities in a student scheduling app. cdn.prod.website-files.com/660ab0d2b373da…
Thank you @_SEAL_Org for the nomination. The Security Research Legal Defense Fund is honored to be included with all these Safe Harbor advocates, and to help provide a backstop for the ethical hackers who use the Safe Harbor!
gm @securityldf - just created their account, so they're joining the 2025 Safe Harbor Champion race late but they're officially in! 👏
They cover legal fees for eligible whitehats participating in Safe Harbor recoveries. Huge support for the community -- we're so grateful