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National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2023 Week 4: Importance of updating software
October 30, 2023 — National Cybersecurity Awareness Month occurs every October and focuses on a different topic each week... MORE

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CYBER HYGIENE | Securing Airmen to help secure our world
October 26, 2023 — Have you ever thought about what you may be doing to secure our world? Think about it. As technology advances, what are you doing to protect yourself from online threats and malicious ransomware attacks? The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, or CISA, is working to ensure a secure and resilient critical infrastructure for the American people. That work starts right here in places like your U.S. Air Force base... MORE

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Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Recognizing and reporting phishing
October 24, 2023 — The Defense Contract Management Agency’s Information Technology Cybersecurity team champions Cybersecurity Awareness Month, or CSAM, to ensure good cyber habits. Phishing attacks have become an increasingly common problem for organizations of all sizes and can be very difficult to spot. It’s important every individual stop and think before clicking on a link or opening an attachment and know how to spot red flags... MORE

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DOD Leaders: Redefining cybersecurity a priority for all
October 23, 2023 — Cybersecurity is experiencing a dramatic transformation. What was once primarily the domain of IT specialists has evolved into a collective responsibility for all defense personnel. Each member now plays a crucial role in fortifying the digital realm against looming threats... MORE

Gurpreet Bhatia, the Defense Department's principal director for cybersecurity, illustrates a point during a townhall discussion on cybersecurity Oct. 19, 2023 at the Herbert R. Temple Jr. Army National Guard Readiness Center, Arlington Hall Station, Virginia. The event was part of a government-wide recognition of Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

CYBER HYGIENE | Good cybersecurity hygiene protects work, at-home networks.
October 11, 2023 — Air Force Network users must practice safe internet hygiene techniques to keep networks safe from cybercrime. These techniques are very important not only in the Department of Defense, but also at home... MORE

Cybersecurity Awareness Month Week 1: Enabling multifactor authentication
October 10, 2023 — Cybersecurity Awareness Month occurs every October and focuses on a different topic each week... MORE

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Teach cybersecurity, practice cybersecurity, talk cybersecurity: Navy observes Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October 3, 2023 — The Navy is observing Cybersecurity Awareness Month this October, joining government and private industry to raise awareness about online security. ... MORE

CYBER HYGIENE | Sixteenth Air Force cyber warriors teach cyber security awareness
August 2, 2023 — Five Sixteenth Air Force Cyber Airmen spoke to middle and high-school students from local schools about the basics of cybersecurity during the CyberPatriot Summer Camp, July 17-28, at Tech Port Arena in San Antonio, Texas... MORE

Leaders say TikTok is potential cybersecurity risk to U.S.
April 6, 2023 — The Chinese social media company TikTok is a potential threat to the United States, John F. Plumb, assistant secretary of defense for space policy and principal cyber advisor to the secretary of defense, said during testimony on Capitol Hill April 6... MORE

Critical thinking in digital spaces – Social Media
September 20, 2022 — Individuals are spending an increased amount of time online these days. It is vital to exercise critical thinking in digital spaces to protect yourself and those you love. It is easy to use open source tools to aggregate data and build a profile on you... MORE

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U.S. Army South, Argentine army work to strengthen cybersecurity capabilities
June 1, 2022 — Personnel from U.S. Army South coordinated a recent three-day exchange with the Argentine Army Cyber Defense Directorate to share how U.S. Army cyber defense plays a role in military operations and defense of the nation. ... MORE

Leaders discuss DOD's cyber strategy to protect America, partners
December 7, 2021 — Recent cyberattacks, combined with Russia and China's influence and meddling with operations, indicate the United States has to compete in cyberspace and not be passive, a defense department official said... MORE

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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.