JBSANANTONIOVA17-1301 — Joint Base San Antonio (jbsa) Cpcon Card

JBSANANTONIOVA17-1301 governs CPCON readiness conditions and required information-system security tasks from CPCON 5 through CPCON 1.

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  • Publication number: JBSANANTONIOVA17-1301
  • Title: JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO (JBSA) CPCON CARD
  • Date: 2023-07-11

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It defines five CPCON levels, from Normal Readiness to Maximum Readiness, and describes their effects on networks, users, and system administrators. It requires actions including antivirus validation, account updates, user training, reporting unusual activity, and identifying disconnected or compromised systems.

Topics covered

  • CPCON readiness levels
  • Antivirus validation
  • NIPRnet account security
  • SIPRnet and NIPRnet protection
  • Phishing awareness training
  • Protected information exchange
  • Network bandwidth management
  • Compromised computer systems

Questions and answers

What training is required at CPCON 4 for phishing awareness?

Conduct user/operator training to increase situational awareness concerning “socially engineered” email and “phishing”activity.

What information exchange may be required at CPCON 3?

You may be asked to only use protected means of information exchange to discuss official business (such as secure phones, secure fax, or SIPRNet).

What is the CPCON 3 limit on email attachments?

Limit the size of e-mail attachments to reduce network bandwidth use.

What must be reported during CPCON 2 or CPCON 1 escalation?

Identify to your ISSO any computer system that was disconnected from the network or compromised during the CPCON escalation. (paragraph 3)

What must be done when unusual system activity is detected at CPCON 5?

Report any unusual system activity to your unit ISSO.

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