Base to undergo CCRI inspection Published Feb. 14, 2012 GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas-- -- A team of Inspectors from the Defense Information Systems Agency and 24th Air Force will be evaluating the base July 9-13 to determine how well Goodfellow is securing that information. The Command Cyber Readiness Inspection, or CCRI, is the U.S. Cyber Command's newest means to ensure connections to the Global Information Grid are secure. Unlike the often feared Compliance Inspection, this examination focuses largely on the intangible, fourth dimension of combat: Cyberspace. It used to be that a pair of loose lips, sank ships or failure to maintain control of classified documents lead to the loss of valuable military information. These days, with Internet and computer networks, there are countless ways information can make its way into the wrong hands. Cathy Clark, 17th Training Wing Information Assurance Manager, has just a few simple words about this critical inspection: "It's coming; be prepared for it." This inspection will primarily focus on physical security, network assurance and information awareness. A team led by DISA and evaluators from the 24 AF/AFCYBER will determine if there are any deficiencies or vulnerabilities on networks here. Such vulnerabilities will be classified into categories by DISA inspectors: CAT I, CAT II and CAT III, with the CAT I vulnerabilities being the most severe. DISA will scrutinize everything from the security of communication-lines to illegal wireless networks to unauthorized personal electronic devices connected to government computers. Successfully passing this inspection and keeping the 17th Training Wing connected to the GIG for our firefighter and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance training mission is the number one priority of the 17th Communications Squadron. "It's a serious inspection, and we must demonstrate our compliance," Clark said. A series of information bulletins and guidance for preparing Team Goodfellow will be routinely distributed out over the coming months, she added. A team from her Wing Information Assurance section, along with other wing agencies will be visiting all units on base to assess compliance and advise Goodfellow members regarding information protection and issues related to the inspection. "It can be the little things that people forget, and the goal is to ensure everyone pays attention to the details," Clark said.
