Oman : A telecommunications company allocates financial rewards for those who breach its security system
The idea of launching the program came with the aim of enhancing the company's capabilities in cybersecurity
Vodafone Oman launched a challenge for "gag hunters" to test its cybersecurity systems and capabilities, and invited those interested in the field of ethical digital piracy to participate, and presented cash prizes of up to 5,000 Omani riyals (one riyal equals approximately 2.5 dollars).
This program is the first of its kind in the Sultanate of Oman, and it is cooperating with "Vodafone", the "Hacker-One" platform, to monitor software vulnerabilities in the company's systems.
The company provided those interested in participating in the challenge a website to register through it, after fulfilling the conditions and rules eligible for participation.
"We appreciate the expertise and assistance of the cybersecurity community in helping us maintain our high security standards. If you are aware of a security vulnerability that could affect Vodafone's products or services, please contact us via the link," the company said.
And local media quoted the head of cybersecurity at "Vodafone" Jeff Al-Maamari as saying, "The idea of launching the program came with the aim of enhancing the company's capabilities in cybersecurity, and opening new horizons for cooperation with a wide range of field experts, ethical hackers and those interested in technology."
He added, "Research indicates that a huge number of new security challenges stem mainly from the increasing dependence on modern technologies such as cloud computing, Internet of things devices and remote work programs. In a technology company, we are keen to follow up and investigate best practices and supportive solutions to address cyber risks. "