Or see Java. You know, that super secure open source code that's built into Android...
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Department of Defense Ordering 650,000 iOS Devices? [Updated: DoD Denies]
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Or see Java. You know, that super secure open source code that's built into Android...
See my posts above. DoD is purchasing those devices for less than the highest levels of classified ops... Apple's hardware doesn't meet NSA requirements for TS-SCI, Q and Yankee White classified intel.... but MOST DoD personnel aren't going to have those levels of clearance.
The actual amount is 450 million rounds over five years, which equates to approximately 23 rounds per agent per month. DHS Buys in Bulk to Save You Money
Slow comment day eh?
$uck it, Android lovers! Your tax dollars are going to buy iOS devices!
Sorry. I couldn't resist. Bad, bad me.
I wouldn't expect anything less...
Cool story bro!
Too bad iOS hasn't grown since Apple gave birth to it.
Nope, your're wrong.
I just got my health inspection at my restaurant and they switched to iPad's since our last inspections. She said they switched in January. So at least Florida government agencies are switching to Apple.
Grown how? # of users? Marketshare? # supporting apps?
I'm not sure what argument could could made to say iOS hasn't grown. In fact it's so mature it's creaking and ready for overhaul to better support uses like DOD that want the devices to do real work, not just piddle away time until the next train arrives.
These are custom Type-1 devices with special NSA Suite A capable hardware bolted on. The 32GB Ipad 4 Type-1 edition is 19,350 dollars each. They have a slot for the CIK (Crypto Ignition Key) and it will be 3 1/2 inches thick for the associated EMSEC/TEMPEST shielding. They will be built in the USA in a special location housed in a L-3 communications corporation building. It will be a segregated section in the building housing L3 and select Apple employees(all cleared to TS/SCI)
Two special docking stations will be available (16,480 dollars) with CNR capabilities and legacy support for KYK-13 fill devices.
The Army edition will operate in SINCGARS And Air force model will operate in HAVEQUICK
Two special docking stations will be available (16,480 dollars) with CNR capabilities and legacy support for KYK-13 fill devices.
The Army edition will operate in SINCGARS And Air force model will operate in HAVEQUICK
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Sure, they save us money. That's hilarious. Thanks for the chuckle.
I don't know what's worse, naïveté or gullibility.
How many rounds do they need to kill us?
More DHS money saving news...
Homeland Security Has Spent $430 Million on Radios Its Employees Don’t Know How to Use.
DHS has spent $430 million over the past nine years to provide radios tuned to a common,
secure channel to 123,000 employees across the country.
Problem is, no one seems to know how to use them.
http://www.propublica.org/article/h...0-million-on-radios-its-employees-dont-know-h
Starting to? You do realize that iOS devices already pretty much dominate corporate users, don't you?
Shouldn't they invest in durable devices with secure software?
This seems like a terrible move. Overpay for devices that are prone to easy cracking/breaking, a mobile OS that isn't secure and puts entertainment over security, and an overall ecosystem that supports consumer grade products and software.
iOS is not professional grade let alone high level government clearance level software. Nothing wrong with iOS for the average consumer, but I don't want to see issues of national security and life or death situations being handled on entertainment devices.
This seems like a terrible move. Overpay for devices that are prone to easy cracking/breaking, a mobile OS that isn't secure and puts entertainment over security, and an overall ecosystem that supports consumer grade products and software.
iOS is not professional grade let alone high level government clearance level software. Nothing wrong with iOS for the average consumer, but I don't want to see issues of national security and life or death situations being handled on entertainment devices.
Ugh, Tea Party people again. Then again, at least the party is against retarded spending.
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I don't really like to much about security either.
I'll will as soon as Apple does. Keep in mind that around 70% of Apple's cash is held outside of the USA and they won't repatriate that cash without a tax holiday.
My mom's Android just had to be taken back to the AT&T store for malware and she doesn't even surf the web.
Oh boy this is an embarrassing post. China does not own the debt of the United States. Most dept is owned by American citizens. Besides that is not how a country defaulting happens; see Greece.
Anyway, a government agency purchasing this many iPhones is good for the country as well as Apple. Obviously, Apple gets a nice chunk of change (and a contract). The government gets phones at a discount, support, and security.
For those of you saying its a waste of money you are also wrong. The government is not giving the phones away, it's basically an investment in the employees.
Not just Play, but Maps, Navigation, Gmail, etc. are also closed.
Not that it matters.
Because what does matter is that drivers on Android are almost all closed source. Without those, many outstanding bugs can't be understood enough for a reliable fix.
I work for DHS and one of the reasons my agency hasn't fully gone to IOS devices is because of the restrictions presented by the software. I am still unable to check my work email on my mac because the OS doesn't support the drivers needed for common access card readers. I guess DOD doesn't have this issue.
As a developer, you have no idea what you are talking about.
I am an android fan FWIW, but it most definitely is based upon java. When you are developing android apps you are writing Java code - and lots of the Java SDK is available on Android.
This is pretty much common knowledge.
In terms of security, it's definitely true that it is easier to attack open source tools because you can more easily craft attacks that target specific vulnerabilities. You can also test attack strategies on locally installed instances of this software without sounding any alarms/monitors of the victim.
If you're going after government secrets, though, you are going to be crafting much more sophisticated attacks. Right now the most effective attacks are social engineering based and not actual software attacks. An attacker is far more likely to gain silent access to accounts via social media posts, etc, and then use that access to work their way through connections.
Debating security between iOS and Android is not unlike "My dad can beat up your dad". Android is going to be more vulnerable in stock form because it doesn't apply the training wheels. Android can also be modified to enforce whatever security rules you feel are required.
Are you being serious?
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I guess my iPhone 4 is totally useless then. Thanks for telling me; I've been using this thing the whole time without that knowledge! Well, that is assuming you were talking about the iPhone 5 and not the iPhone 5'.
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Java ≠ Javascript.
Android most definitely DOES run Java (and Javascript).
