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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CYBER CRIME CENTER (DC3) Welcome to the official website of the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center. DC3 is designated as a federal cyber center and Department of Defense center of excellence, and serves as the operational focal point for the Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity Program. DC3 operates under the executive agency of the Secretary of

the Air Force.

DC3’s mission is to deliver superior digital and multimedia (D/MM) forensic services, cyber technical training, vulnerability sharing, technical solutions development, and cyber analysis within the following DoD mission areas: cybersecurity and critical infrastructure protection, law enforcement and counterintelligence, document and media exploitation, and counterterrorism. Capabilities & Services News Legal Library Employment  Remote

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Digital ForensicsDigital Forensics The CYBER FORENSICS LABORATORY (CFL) is a world-class facility providing comprehensive analysis of digital evidence. CFL delivers digital and multimedia (D/MM) evidence processing, forensic examinations, and expert testimony for any DoD Agency requiring investigative support. Find Out More Cyber Training The DC3 CYBER TRAINING ACADEMY (CTA) provides in-residence and online training to DoD elements that protect DoD information systems from unauthorized use, criminal, fraudulent, and foreign intelligence activities. Find Out More Technical Solutions TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS DEVELOPMENT (TSD) is the research, development, test, and evaluation component of DC3. TSD supports DC3 mission areas and external partners with tools and techniques tailored to meet the specific requirements of digital forensic examiners and cyber intrusion analysts. Find Out More Vulnerability Disclosure The DOD VULNERABILITY DISCLOSURE PROGRAM (VDP) leverages the intellectual capital of private-sector cyber security researchers to identify vulnerabilities on the DoD Information Network (DoDIN) in order to improve network defenses and enhance mission assurance. Find Out More DIB Cybersecurity DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE (DIB) COLLABORATIVE INFORMATION SHARING ENVIRONMENT (DCISE) works with private industry to protect critical programs, assets, and technology information residing on or transiting DIB controlled unclassified networks. Find Out More Analytics DC3's ANALYTICAL GROUP (AG) supports law enforcement and counterintelligence (LE/CI) agencies, including the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI), the Naval Criminal Investigative Services (NCIS), and key mission partners such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

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NEWS

CYBER CRIMINALS DON’T BRAKE FOR PANDEMICS The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in disruptions to everyday life for many with shelter-in-place and other social distancing requirements implemented throughout the United States and around the rest of the world. Even though many supplies, services and leisure activities have slowed down or have come to a screeching halt, the one thing that has remained the same, or even gained momentum – is cyber

espionage.

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS EXPLORE CYBERSECURITY AT DC3 The DoD Cyber Crime Center (DC3) hosted more than 20 students from Glen Burnie High School for an educational visit Feb. 19. The students, grades 9-10, left behind their classrooms in Glen Burnie, Md., for a two-hour exploration of the cybersecurity field and how it relates to the biomedical field they are studying as part of their school’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Biomedical Magnet (BMAH) program. WHO WANTS TO WORK WITH A HACKER? Do you want to work with a hacker? While the answer is usually a resounding “no” for many organizations, the Defense Department’s Cyber Crime Center Vulnerability Disclosure Program welcomes hackers and has been partnering with them for nearly four years. VDP SELECTED FOR 2019 DOD CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER AWARD The DoD Cyber Crime Center (DC3) Vulnerability Disclosure Program (VDP) is the recipient of the 2019 DoD Chief Information Officer (CIO) award for Cybersecurity. The VDP is one of four team recipients of the annual award that recognizes accomplishments in areas such as cybersecurity, cloud computing, C3 modernization, Artificial Intelligence, or other areas of information technology modernization. VEHICLE CONVENIENCES DRIVE CRIMINALS TO PRISON Modern vehicles contain upwards of 75 computer systems to aid with driver safety and provide conveniences such as remote access, location assistance, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity. Vehicle computer systems record and store data, and wherever there is data, there is opportunity for digital forensic examiners to locate, extract and analyze it to help determine where, how and by whom a vehicle has been

used.

CFL CONQUERS MOBILE DEVICE BARRIERS So far during fiscal year 2019, law enforcement and other cyber forensics customers have submitted more than 500 cellphones and other mobile devices to the DoD Cyber Crime Center (DC3) Cyber Forensic Laboratory (CFL) for examination. Despite the challenges associated with extracting data from mobile devices, the CFL has successfully retrieved data from more than 90 percent of the devices received. DC3 PARTNERS WITH NSA, HOSTS ROTC CADETS FOR SUMMER INTERNSHIPS The DoD Cyber Crime Center (DC3) recently partnered with the National Security Agency (NSA) by hosting 12 U.S. Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) cadets for internships at DC3, July 24 – Aug. 9. DC3’s opportunity to host the cadets, representing 11 universities, was occasioned by an extraordinarily large number of NSA internship participants this year. ACTIVECYBER.NET SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW: KRYSTAL COVEY OF DCISE DISCUSSES THE DOD-DIB THREAT INFORMATION SHARING PROGRAM WITH ACTIVE CYBER Led by Ms. Krystal Covey, the DCISE program is in its 11th year of helping the Defense Industrial Base become knowledgeable and alerted to the cyber threat around them. The need for industry outreach and information sharing support about cyber threats has never been greater given the scale and frequency of intellectual property theft and other sensitive military secrets that seem to keep finding their way from our defense industrial base to our adversaries via cyber attacks. VIEW ARCHIVED NEWS ARTICLES

LEGAL LIBRARY

To answer some of the many questions about digital forensics and cyber investigative issues for the Department of Defense lawyers and paralegals, DC3 now offers an online environment that contains information relevant to every aspect of cyber investigations.

Offerings include:

* White papers

* Transcripts

* Authoritative guidance * Examples of legal process/motions * A case law digest containing case law useful to military attorneys prosecuting and defending cases involving digital evidence and

cybercrime issues.

To access the DC3 Legal Portal, please visit https://CustomerPortal.dc3.mil and click on the request access button on the right hand side of the page. After providing the information requested, you will receive an email response with further instructions on how to access the Legal Portal Document Repository. Should you experience any technical difficulties while navigating the site, please contact the DC3 legal office staff

at legal@dc3.mil.

EMPLOYMENT

DC3 employees work in a uniquely challenging and rewarding environment. As part of a team of highly skilled professionals, you will work alongside government, military and civilian personnel to solve the most demanding cyber problems facing our nation. Interested in a career with DC3? Send your resume to Recruit@dc3.mil.

CURRENT VACANCIES

Please visit www.usajobs.gov for any current

openings.

ATTENTION VETERANS:

DC3 is a great place to transition to federal civil service. Please visit the Office of Personnel Management's American Veteran's website for more information: www.fedshirevets.gov

.

ATTENTION ACTIVE DUTY AIR FORCE: DC3 has a limited number of Air Force positions. Please access assignment opportunities via the EQUAL-Plus system if you are interested in being assigned to the DC3 billet.

DC3 REMOTE ACCESS

Return Users Initial Computer Set-up Remote Access Support ------------------------- RETURN USER LOG-IN INSTRUCTIONS: * Click DC3 Remote Access - DEN (Use Chrome, Edge or Internet Explorer to

connect).

* You will be prompted for a CAC Certificate. Select your "EMAIL

CERTIFICATE

",

and then click "OK". (For Edge users, if no Email Certificate is present on the "Select a certificate window", please select “More choices

”

and the remaining certificates should appear on the screen.) * The PIN prompt screen will display. Enter your "PIN" and then

Click "OK".

* The DOD Warning Statement will display. "READ AND ACCEPT" the DOD

Warning statement.

* To access a Desktop, click on “DC3 DESKTOPS” icon. * You will be prompted for a CAC Certificate. Select your "EMAIL

CERTIFICATE

",

and then click "OK". * The DOD Warning Statement will display. "READ AND ACCEPT" the DOD

Warning statement.

* DC3 Login Screen will display. Click “SIGN-IN OPTIONS”, then select "CHIP ICON" to Login with your CAC. * The PIN prompt screen will display. Enter your "PIN" and then

Click "OK".

* Wait for your profile to load. You can start using the Desktop after you have successfully logged on. The experience will be similar to sitting at your desk in the office. ------------------------- INITIAL COMPUTER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS:

REQUIREMENTS:

* A Valid CAC with valid Email Certificate * A CAC Reader (contact the DC3 Service Desk) * A CAC Compatible Web browser: (Internet Explorer 10 or 11), Edge

or Google Chrome

ACCESS FROM A PERSONAL WINDOWS COMPUTER * NIPR-ActivClientV7.2x (ActivClent installation) * Installation of “InstallRoot 5.5

”

(For chrome users, right click this link and save file) * Installation of FBCA cross-certificate removal tool * HomeUser Cert Tool_V04 * Citrix Workspace App

(Citrix Receiver)

For detailed Installation instructions, see DC3 Remote Access -

Windows User Guide

ACCESS FROM A PERSONAL MAC COMPUTER

* MAC Citrix

Installation:

* 5 Certificates (Certs) * CACKey_0.7.8_Slandup.pkg.tr (CAC Key) * Citrix Workspace App (CWKSP_Mac App 1808 and CWKSP_Mac App 1906) Note: MAC OS CATALINA IS NOT SUPPORTED AT THIS TIME For detailed Installation instructions, see DC3 Remote Access - MAC

User Guide

NOTE: Before you can access DC3 Remote Access Portal, you must perform the required DoD CA certificates and Citrix Web Receiver software installations. This is a one time installation. ------------------------- REMOTE ACCESS SUPPORT ITD WILL BE MINIMALLY STAFFED ON-SITE FROM 0800-1600 HOURS. ​SERVICE DESK SUPPORT SERVICES REMAIN AVAILABLE DURING NORMAL OPERATING HOURS: 0600-1800 HOURS. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email the DC3 Service Desk  or call 410-981-1004. Please be aware that "ITD CAN ONLY PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE DC3.MIL NETWORK".

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DC3 OPERATING STATUS INFORMATION OPM STATUS: DC3 does NOT follow the OPM adverse weather guidance as the OPM-NCR announcements target agencies inside the "Washington Capital Beltway". Instead, DC3 follows the NSA operating status, due to the close proximity of our facilities. EARLY RELEASE: An early release may be announced when driving conditions within the DC3 commuting area are forecasted to be hazardous. Personnel and Academy students will be released from duty in time to avoid the hazardous travel conditions. DELAYED ARRIVAL: A delayed arrival is authorized when roads in the commuting area are hazardous and employees are authorized additional time to safely commute from home to the workplace. Delayed arrival is based on the employee’s normal commuting time. For example, when a two-hour delayed arrival is announced, an employee with a normal 0730 start time would be required to arrive by 0930. Civilian and Military employees will be granted up to two hours excused absence (LV). Contractor employees must use PTO or make arrangements to make up the

hours lost.

Academy students shall be granted up to two hours to arrive to classes. For example, if a class begins at 0730, the student shall have until 0930 to arrive, based on commuting conditions. DELAYED OPENING: A delayed opening is announced when roads and parking lots at DC3 buildings are deemed very hazardous and snow removal operations require additional time to make travel as safe as possible. A specific time of arrival will be announced and employees and Academy students should not report to work until the scheduled time of

arrival.

For example, when a 1000 opening is announced, an employee or Academy student who normally starts at 0730 should not arrive until 1000. Civilian and Military employees will be granted administrative leave (LV) for the period of work they missed between their normal scheduled arrival time and the time of the delayed opening. Contractor employees must use PTO or make arrangements to make up the hours lost. CLOSED: A closure is announced when conditions for travel are deemed too hazardous. Contractor employees must use PTO or make arrangements to make up the hours lost. In most cases, the Contract Leadership will provide alternative dates to make up time lost due to facility closure. Please check with your company’s policy for guidance. There may be times, due to technical issues, that the DC3 website cannot be updated in a timely manner. However, the DC3 Operating Status will also be available through the following additional

resources:

* DC3's Weather Line: 410-981-1120 * DC3's Academy portal: http://www.dcita.edu

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