Security Research Legal Defense Fund Appoints Casey John Ellis and Jen Ellis to Board

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Fund expands leadership as it enters next phase of growth

WASHINGTON, D.C. — March 18, 2026 — The nonprofit Security Research Legal Defense Fund (SRLDF) today announced the appointment of Casey John Ellis and Jen Ellis to its board. Their addition strengthens the Fund’s mission to protect and empower the global cybersecurity research community.

Why This Matters

Security researchers who discover and responsibly disclose security vulnerabilities are essential to the cyber resilience of the systems the world relies on. Yet researchers regularly face prosecution, civil suits, and legal intimidation for work conducted in good faith. The SRLDF was established in 2023 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit to ensure researchers have the legal support and protection they need. Its current board members are Kurt Opsahl, Jim Dempsey, and Harley Geiger.

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