By Army News Service on Tuesday, June 4th, 2013
Army releases new leaders’ handbook on cybersecurity
The Army published a brand new handbook this month to supply leaders of all levels with the data and tools had to address today’s cybersecurity challenges, and to make certain organizations adopt the required practices to offer protection to their information and the military network.
“We must change our culture, enforce compliance, and confirm that folk are answerable for proper security procedures,” Secretary of the military John McHugh said in a Feb. 1 memo mandating Information Assurance/Cybersecurity awareness training.
Currently, all Army commands are developing Information Assurance/Cybersecurity awareness training to deal with areas of weakness identified by the military Information Assurance Self-Assessment Tool. Through the Army Cybersecurity Awareness Week, Oct. 15-18, commanders will train personnel in accordance with command plans and highlight the significance of individual responsibilities.
“Beyond required security training, we’d like you to ensure that every one of your Soldiers, civilians, and contractors understand the threat they pose to operational security by not complying with IA/Cybersecurity policies and practices,” McHugh said, addressing all Army leaders.
McHugh also directed all commands to include Information Assurance into their command inspection programs.
More information and guidance are at the Army Information Assurance One-Stop Shop portal that’s CAC accessible.
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