6th AMW scores big on first cyber security inspection Published Oct. 14, 2011 By Nick Stubbs 6th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- It was the first time the 6th Air Mobility Wing was subjected to the Cyber Command Readiness Inspection, and it emerged with the highest rating possible - "outstanding" overall. The inspection, which is described as being similar in form to an Operational Readiness Inspection, was held Sept. 26 through 30, and focused on security in three vital areas: physical, information and computer network. The high rating was the result of many key players of Team MacDill rising to the task, said Pam Hartnagel, 6th Air Mobility Wing information assurance manager. "The unit security managers and information assurance officers educated their people and they stepped up and did the job," she said of the preparations for the inspection. "We also had great support from the leadership at wing, groups and squadrons, who communicated and made sure everyone was ready." The wing planned, and planned some more, and a good result was anticipated, Hartnagel said, the top rating was not a lock. "We're extraordinarily happy with the outcome," she said. "It was what we were aiming for." Another factor accounting for the high rating was that Team MacDill members were able to shadow the CCRI held recently at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. "We were able to get some good ideas and apply them here (MacDill)," Hartnagel said. The CCRIs will be ongoing, as cyber security and guarding information is more important than ever when the world and military is so invested in electronic data management and communications, Hartnagel said. "Cyber security is the future, and the present," she said. Hartnagel encourages everyone at MacDill to keep up standards to maintain the high level of security demonstrated during the inspection. "We need to keep up our guard and not fall down," she said. "We need to keep up the good work."