EPISODE · Feb 4, 2026 · 21 MIN
The Risks of Smartphones on US Military Ships
from CarahCast: Podcasts on Technology in the Public Sector · host Carahsoft
The Department of Defense (DoD) must ensure the confidentiality of military vessels locations by mitigating the use of mobile devices, unauthorized wireless activity and radio frequency (RF) based threats. To identify active device emissions and enhance operational security, Bastille’s wireless intrusion detection system leverages smartphones, commercial satellite networks and advanced geolocation techniques to identify their own RF signatures before adversaries can exploit them. Access the Bastille podcast to hear Scott Stapp, a retired Air Force general and former CTO at Northrop Grumman, discuss airspace security challenges and the need for proactive RF monitoring tools. Discover the importance of implementing device policies, operational security (OPSEC) education and practical solutions like Faraday bags and RF detection systems to defend against wireless threats. Fill out the form to unlock the Bastille podcast and discover how your organization can protect mission-critical environments with wireless intrusion detection systems.
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The Department of Defense (DoD) must ensure the confidentiality of military vessels locations by mitigating the use of mobile devices, unauthorized wireless activity and radio frequency (RF) based threats. To identify active device emissions and enhance operational security, Bastille’s wireless intrusion detection system leverages smartphones, commercial satellite networks and advanced geolocation techniques to identify their own RF signatures before adversaries can exploit them. Access the Bastille podcast to hear Scott Stapp, a retired Air Force general and former CTO at Northrop Grumman, discuss airspace security challenges and the need for proactive RF monitoring tools. Discover the importance of implementing device policies, operational security (OPSEC) education and practical solutions like Faraday bags and RF detection systems to defend against wireless threats. Fill out the form to unlock the Bastille podcast and discover how your organization can protect mission-critical environments with wireless intrusion detection systems.
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