As more and more tasks are automated, more people find the need to access the network. The user community is growing. Because the GCCS operates on a secure network, watching for attacks from within is particularly important. This help could come in the form of poor entry control procedures into secure areas or improper password control. Recent events such as the theft of a laptop loaded with classified information from a State Department conference room highlight the need for security.
Network administrators can then investigate the cause of the unusual activity.
At that point, we can come in and take appropriate action, such as shutting off the account if necessary. Once the CMDS software was selected, the directorate took on the monumental task of getting it accredited. Now we're going for an Air Force level accreditation. When the training was completed, each member was issued the CMDS software to install on their systems. The training necessary to implement the software across the Air Force should soon be complete.