RAMSTEINABI17-130 — Unit Cybersecurity Program

RAMSTEINABI17-130 governs the Unit Cybersecurity Program and cybersecurity activities for information systems managed by the 86th Communications Squadron.

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  • Publication number: RAMSTEINABI17-130
  • Title: Unit Cybersecurity Program
  • Date: 2023-11-11

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It establishes cybersecurity roles for the Wing Cybersecurity Office, Unit Cybersecurity Representatives, and Information System Security Managers. The publication requires valid Authorizations to Operate, cybersecurity training, working groups, self-assessments, and risk mitigation.

Applies to: It applies to all military, civilian, and contract personnel operating, managing, maintaining, or controlling any information systems (IS) program managed by the 86 Communications Squadron (CS) Commander.

Topics covered

  • Unit Cybersecurity Representatives
  • Authorizations to Operate
  • Information System Security Managers
  • COMPUSEC and TEMPEST requirements
  • Identity, Credential, and Access Management
  • Cybersecurity training
  • Risk Management Framework self-assessments

Questions and answers

Who must establish primary and alternate Unit Cybersecurity Representatives at Ramstein Air Base?

Each unit on Ramstein Air Base (AB) is required to establish a primary and alternate UCR to facilitate Wing Cybersecurity Office support for 56 thousand personnel and 11 Geographically Separated Units (GSU).

How often must Unit Cybersecurity Representatives receive cybersecurity training?

Ensure UCRs receive cybersecurity training on a minimum annual basis and refresher training as required.

How often must Unit Cybersecurity Representatives attend working groups?

Ensure UCRs attend quarterly working groups as identified by the WCO.

What must happen when a system poses significant risk to the network?

Ensure that systems posing significant risk to the network are identified and mitigated to an acceptable risk level or disconnected if determined to negatively impact the 86 AW mission.

How often must unit and organization self-assessments be conducted?

Conduct annual unit/organization self-assessments using the AFI 17-101 Risk Management Framework self-assessment checklist (SAC) located in the AF Inspector General (IG) Management Internal Control Toolset (MICT).

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