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Introduced
01/08/2019
01/08/2019
In Committee
01/08/2019
01/08/2019
Crossed Over
01/23/2019
01/23/2019
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
Hack Your State Department Act Hack Your State Department Act This bill requires the Department of State to design, establish, and make publicly known a Vulnerability Disclosure Process to improve cybersecurity. In establishing the process, the State Department must identify which information technology should be included, determine whether the process should differentiate among and specify the types of security vulnerabilities that may be targeted, and provide a readily available form and means of reporting, amongst other requirements. The bill requires the State Department to establish a bug bounty pilot program, where an approved individual, organization, or company is temporarily authorized to identify and report vulnerabilities of internet-facing information technology of the State Department in exchange for compensation.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of State to design, establish, and make publicly known a Vulnerability Disclosure Process (VDP) to improve cybersecurity. The VDP will provide guidelines for security researchers to conduct vulnerability discovery activities and submit discovered vulnerabilities to the Department. The bill also requires the Department to establish a bug bounty pilot program, where approved individuals, organizations, or companies can temporarily identify and report vulnerabilities of the Department's internet-facing information technology in exchange for compensation. The bill sets out various requirements for the VDP and bug bounty program, including consulting with relevant government agencies and engaging with the non-governmental sector. It also requires the Department to submit annual reports on the VDP and a report on the bug bounty pilot program after its completion.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (on 01/23/2019)
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