S 1808
Hack Your State Department Act
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Bill overview
The Hack Your State Department Act requires the Department of State to create a formal process for security researchers to report vulnerabilities in the department’s technology. This Vulnerability Disclosure Process (VDP) will include guidelines for reporting, a system for addressing reported issues, and protections for those complying with the process. The bill also establishes a pilot program offering compensation to individuals and organizations who identify and report security vulnerabilities, mirroring successful programs at the Department of Defense.
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Cory Gardner
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