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Show QHilkopTimes September S. 2003 1 Commentary we know who you are' 'Wake up network abusers rized software and install it, we see you. If you Of the remainder of those problems, a small yet still substantial portion are caused by you, the haven't been caught yet, you will be. We in IA didn't create a MMMHMMBaHMMMmna network abuser. by John Gilchrist Chief, Information Assurance system to catch "porn surfers" In our initial Thanks to those who follow the rules ' , We have come a long way in the past several years. Our network provides the services, and and reliability that are the envy has the e of the rest of the Air Force. Most private busi- naivete we didn't even mink there were any on base. I up-tim- mean, who would be stupid enough to visit sexually explicit sites using nesses don't have anything that even approaches our level of connectedness or security. Throughout this evolution, most personnel on base have learned the fundamentals of networking. For all of you, I extend a strong and heart-fel- t thanks. You make us all more secure by your professional attitude and actions. government equipment Our detection system tracks, identifies, and records everything that causes an impact to the network. Just touching a porn site can cause a significant impact Sending chain can cause a severe impact. Visiting Do you honestly believe we can't see who you are and what you are doing? Let me assure you we do! commander will receive a letter from us that will indicate who you are, what you have done, and when you have done it It then becomes their responsibility to investigate and decide if you were doing your job or not We have been monitoring the base network for more than two years. Many network abusers have been caught, prosecuted, and have had to pay the consequences. Civilians have been assessed days off without pay. Military members have received Article 15 punishments. Contractors have been fined by their companies. Some personnel have been terminated. Criminal charges have been filed where appropriate. What I can't understand is why network abuse while on duty? Gambling, some gaming sites not only visiting auction websites, causes an immediate netwasting hours on sports work impact, but may also sites were things we didsecuintroduce long-tern't even consider. Rather, we built a system that rity problems. By trying to keep our network optishowed problems on the mized we find you. base network. It shows us what the symptoms of Personally I could care less if you visit these sites the problem are, where it is coming from, documents on your own time, using John Gilchrist the time of the problem, your own equipment, with own connection. internet and other diagnostic information. your Most of these problems come from mis-coHowever, if you do it on our base network, cause figured systems. We track them down, and help an impact, and it does not appear to be an of tithe functional systems administrator fix them, cial or authorized activity, your director or wing The remaining comments are not directed toward you. They are directed toward the very small minority of people who, for whatever reason, have not learned how to, or cannot behave professionally on the network. To the minority, the network abusers: Do you rionestly believe we can't see who you are and what you are doing? Let me assure you we do! Our IA team can see every network action of every individual on base! If you go to a pornographic site, we see you. If you visit an e casino, we see you. If you download unautho is still a problem. Please take this as a wake-u- p call. Only official or authorized business is permitted on government computer systems, . ; The goal of this commentary is to thank the vast majority of network users for their professionalism for using the network in a responsible manner. It is a pleasure to work with you. But it is also to assure the network abuser that your actions are seen, documented, and will be presented to your director or wing commander for action. m v n- on-lin- Action Line have some questions about the new motorcycle safety has conducted a Personal Risk Management assessment PRM is much the same as the Operational Risk Management that we requirements at Hill AFB: The requirements say "Operators and passengers must ask all our member to do each when they are working. It is a simhave approved DOT helmets." The Department of Transple process of looking at an event and determing what we can do to reduce risk of accidents. The Air Force Safety Center at limited and helmets does doesn't only approve portation manKirtland has done much of that work for motorcycle riders by DOT a label the is the by testing ufacturer. The extensive safety testing is done in a labo- examining the results of hundreds of motorcycle accidents involvratory and isn't just a visual inspection. Are your officers ing both military members and civilians and adopting the rectrained to determine whether or not a worn helmet is a ommendations of the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. The "legal" helmet? And since DOT labels can legally be removed recommendations have been codified in DoD and Air Force by the owner, saying a sticker makes the helmet legal does instructions to help keep our people safe. Helmets: Safety studies have shown that a rider not wearing not. wear a helmet who is involved in an accident is three times as likely must resistant and impact passengers "Operators I wear to cannot and full or shields." face perish than those who are wearing helmets. In addition, helglasses goggles I are mets reduce the severity of injuries sustained in accidents. Air wear goggles over them. Also the glasses have safety state that the operator and and 4 Force Instructions 7 lenses are these acceptable? any passenger must wear a protective helmet that meets DOT, "Motorcycles with full windshields fulfill this requirement." What is a full windshield? How much apparent cov- Snell, ANSI 1974, or American Standards Institute requirements. erage the windshield gives to the rider will be largely Although DOT requirements aren't as robust as other testing d helmet currently meets the 'minidetermined by the height of the rider. Furthermore a "full standards, a windshield" on a sport bike is much lower than on a tour- mum' (and I emphasize minimum) Air Force requirement The sticker is the manufacturer's certification that the helmet ing bike. What are your standards for full coverage? meets or exceeds the DOT requirements for protection. When "Brightly colored vest or jacket, as an outer upper garment during the day, and reflective during the night." What selecting a helmet, look for the helmet that provides the best procolors are considered brightly colored? Much of my riding tection in case of an accident. While I understand that individgear has retro reflective material built In to it and would uals may remove the DOT stickers from their helmets, there is a level of personal responsibility that falls upon the rider when operprobably not appear to be reflective at first look. Since there's no requirement for reflective vests (or even ating his or her motorcycle: Wearing an approved helmet and helmets) to be worn off base, will an area be set aside near not one with a bootleg sticker falls within this level of personal the gates for donning this equipment? Where does the base responsibility. property line begin so I'll know where this equipment has ' Goggles and windshields: Good vision is essential for safe to be worn. Can I ride all the way to the gate before I put it riding. Riders need protection from having bugs, dirt, and other airborne matter enter the eyes and obscure their vision. In addion without the risk of a ticket? Ml I have chosen to answer this question personally because tion, it is important to keep wind from causing the eyes to tear and blur vision. For this reason, the Air Force requires operasafety of all our personnel and family members is paramount to me. Because the Air Force has lost so many airmen this year tors and passengers to wear impact resistant goggles or full in motorcycle accidents, our Security Forces are beginning face shields or have a full windshield. There are several styles of increased enforcement ofAir Force instructions related to motorgoggles on the market today that are designed to be worn over cycle riding. These are not new rules. They have been in exis- prescription glasses and I encourage you to invest in a pair for tence for many years, but we are now increasing emphasis in this your own eye protection. Safety lenses in your normal glasses area. Underlying the instruction is an assumption that every rider are usually impact resistant; if they are, then they fulfill this Ql on 31-20- 91-20- DOT-approve- i , Hill minimum safety requirement. However, adding side shields would provide additional protection. A full windshield, one that is equal in height (or above) to the top of the helmet of a properly upright seated operator, can be of further help in protecting vision. Goggles or full face shields on the helmet aren't required if the motorcycle is equipped with a full windshield, but DOT recommends that for safety, eye protection should still be worn. Whatever types of protection you choose, be sure they are scratch-freshatterproof, and well ventilated. In addition, tinted lenses should never be worn at night as they will reduce your vision. Reflective clothing: A high percentage of accidents occur because car drivers fail to see the motorcyclist in time to avoid collision. Motorcycle instructors teach that two keys to safe operation of motorcycles are see and be seen. For this reason, the Air Force requires an upper garment (vest or jacket) that is brightly colored (or contrasting) and reflective at night be worn when riding on an Air Force installation. DOT reccolors for daytime use. ommends orange or other Bright or contrasting colors improve your visibility to other drivers. When riding at night, reflective tape on helmets and clothing help improve cyclists' visibility to other drivers. If your riding gear has retro reflective material built in, the untrained eye may miss it during the day, but it would be very evident at night. Talk with the gate officer and a simple light test can be performed to see if your gear meets the "minimum" requiren ' ments, While state law may not require the levels of safety gear prescribed by the Air Force.military members are required to wear the safety gear described above both on and off the installation. . In addition, the same gear is highly encouraged by safety orga--. nizations, law enforcement agencies, and motorcycle manufacturers. Safe riding is more than simply wearing protective gear. It's having the proper training, driving defensively, and adopting a safety mindset I'd like to think that mindset extends beyond the gates of Hill AFB, however, if that's not the case, you'll have to find somewhere else to take off or put on your safety gear as I have no intention of providing such an area for you. Maj. Gen. Keven Sullivan, Ogden ALC commander e, eye-catchi- . . or send To submit an Action Line call Ext look to HILL ACTION LINE. on Out- Street views 'If you could buy the Air Force a birthday present, what would it be?' vl . ' i - f V ' t hLj J : $- -J ' . ; -Z Mike Miller Staff Auditor Air Force Audit Agency "The location of Osama Bin Laden and Saddam Hussein." Maj. 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