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See something, say something: Army observes Antiterrorism Awareness Month
August 13, 2021 — August is Antiterrorism Awareness Month and an opportunity for all Soldiers, civilians, and family members to increase their understanding about extremism, terrorism, insider threats, and cybersecurity vulnerabilities, said James Crumley, the antiterrorism deputy division chief for the Office of the Provost Marshal General. ... MORE

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston prepares for command cyber readiness inspection
March 3, 2021 — Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston will undergo a command cyber readiness inspection, or CCRI, as an inspection team from the Defense Information Systems Agency will conduct a thorough evaluation of all network systems from March 22 to April 2... MORE

The main focus of the inspection will be on the Nonsecure Internet Protocol Router Network, known as the NIPRNet, and the Secret Internet Protocol Router Network, or SIPRNet, and supporting traditional security practices.

JBSA Cyber Team keeps a watchful eye on security
November 9, 2018 — Inspections are an important part of keeping all Air Force operations running as smoothly as possible and the cyber security team at Joint Base San Antonio is ahead of the curve. Their efforts have earned them the 2017 Air Force Chief of Safety Cyber Safety award... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston will undergo a Command Cyber Readiness Inspection, or CCRI, from Oct. 22 to Nov. 2. An inspection team from the Defense Information Systems Agency, or DISA, will conduct a thorough evaluation of all network systems for the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston area of responsibility.

AFCYBER hosts new Cybersecurity Foundry Course
March 22, 2018 — Air Forces Cyber hosted its first-ever Cybersecurity Foundry Course, March 5-14, 2018, at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. Eighteen cyberspace professionals shared their knowledge and expertise of cybersecurity functions, processes, procedures and data analysis skills with 100 cyberspace students from across the Air Force, all with one goal in mind... MORE

Col. Gregory Davis, 690th Cyberspace Operations Group commander, gives closing remarks at the inaugural Cybersecurity Foundry Course at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., March 14, 2018. Course instructors taught 100 cyberspace students various cybersecurity functions, processes, procedures and data analysis skills to further their ability to secure the Air Force Network. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Scott Warner)

Air Forces Cyber commander speaks at Texas A&M University-San Antonio
February 14, 2018 — Maj. Gen. Chris Weggeman, Air Forces Cyber commander, provides closing remarks during a cybersecurity conference Feb. 8 at Texas A&M University-San Antonio... MORE

Maj. Gen. Chris Weggeman, Air Forces Cyber commander, provides closing remarks during a cybersecurity conference Feb. 8 at Texas A&M University-San Antonio. Several cybersecurity industry experts, policy makers and stakeholders also spoke during the event, which was hosted by Atlantic Council, Victor Pinchuk Foundation and Texas A&M University-San Antonio.

Are your running shoes spying on you?
March 1, 2017 — Five or 10 years ago, such a statement might have been appropriate for a cartoon matinee or slapstick farce, but in a new world defined by the Internet of Things, this statement isn’t just a possibility, but an actual cyber vulnerability to be aware of. Companies today are adding the word “smart” to a constellation of different products: water bottles, refrigerators, televisions, and yes, even running sneakers... MORE

‘Insider threat’ causes adverse effect on mission
February 6, 2017 — The United States has been betrayed by people holding positions of trust. “Insiders” have caused more damage than trained, foreign intelligence officers working on behalf of their governments... MORE

“Insiders” have caused more damage than trained, foreign intelligence officers working on behalf of their governments.