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Report on Department of Defense IoT Devices Reveals Security Gaps

Report on Department of Defense IoT Devices Reveals Security Gaps

A report published by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) reveals that much improvement is required to strengthen security measures for IoT (Internet of Things) devices within the Department of Defense (DoD). The report, titled Internet of Things: Enhanced Assessments and Guidance Are Needed to Address Security Risks in DOD, outlines the existence of DoD

By Racine Anne Castro|2017-08-08T16:38:10+00:00August 8th, 2017|Categories: Cyber Security|Tags: Department of Defense, Internet of Things|

Air Force ‘Bug Bounty’ Calls For Hackers to Expose Cybersecurity Holes

Air Force ‘Bug Bounty’ Calls For Hackers to Expose Cybersecurity Holes

The U.S. Air Force has announced that it is launching a "bug bounty" challenge from May 30 to June 23, allowing hackers to scan for cybersecurity vulnerabilities on its public-facing websites in exchange for cash rewards. The challenge, billed as "Hack the Air Force," is open to cybersecurity specialists and "white hat" hackers from

By Racine Anne Castro|2017-05-02T19:23:05+00:00May 2nd, 2017|Categories: Cyber Operations and Training, Cyber Security|Tags: Air Force, Bug bounty, Department of Defense|