Enhancing Vulnerability Management for IoT Devices with Bug Bounty Programs and Responsible Disclosure

The Internet of Things (IoT) will soon impact the lives of thousands of people as numerous IoT devices are emerging in the consumer market. Consumers goods consist of products designed for the consumption of final consumers. Even though IoT applications are expected to improve people's lives, security is often lacking in current IoT devices....

Ethical hacking for boosting IoT vulnerability management: A first look into bug bounty programs and responsible disclosure

The security of the Internet of Things (IoT) has attracted much attention due to the growing number of IoT-oriented security incidents. IoT hardware and software security vulnerabilities are exploited affecting many companies and persons. Since the causes of vulnerabilities go beyond pure technical measures, there is a pressing demand...