Dod email is a service designed to allow military and civilian government employees to share files over the internet securely. As an alternative to regular email, Dod email provides many advantages over its traditional counterpart; such as being able to easily transfer large files as well as the capability of sending encrypted emails.
DoD SAFE email is accessible across NIPRNet and SIPRNet and offers increased security than other email systems; therefore it is recommended for sensitive documents.
DoD SAFE
The DoD SAFE file sharing system is an online service designed to facilitate military and Department of Defense employees sharing large files securely and privately over NIPRNet network, while using DoD-approved digital certificates for user security. Available to all US military personnel as well as third-party contractors who access it. However, its time-sensitive nature means it may take hours to upload and download a file, rendering this option unsuitable for certain tasks.
The DOD SAFE website is user-friendly, featuring several features designed to enhance the user experience. For instance, expired drop-offs and selecting files to download can all be seen easily from this platform. Furthermore, there’s an accompanying user guide and tips to use this service more efficiently.
DoD SAFE stands out from other file-sharing systems by permitting transfers of up to 8 gigabytes at once, unlike email or other forms of file sharing. Secure and using the NIPRNet network for protection, DoD SAFE uses Common Access Cards (CACs) but third-party contractors may find their process for acquiring them lengthy and costly; there are plenty of alternatives that provide similar security without using CACs.
DoD SAFE can be accessed by any device with internet connectivity and is encrypted to prevent unauthorized access. Unfortunately, its reliability varies and peak periods can cause slowness. Furthermore, understanding how it works may be challenging or errors could arise that would require extra effort from users.
If you have questions or issues with DoD SAFE, contact the Safe Helpline run by Rape Abuse Incest National Network. This 24/7 hotline is confidential and anonymous – the staff can offer personal one-on-one support while connecting you to local resources; additionally they are trained to keep your personal details private.
DoD365
DoD365 gives its members access to collaboration tools such as Teams, OneDrive and Outlook. Now these can be used directly on personal computers without going through VDI or VPN; all that’s necessary is an Coast Guard-issued CAC reader and commercial internet service connection.
The platform will be built upon Microsoft’s Office 365 US Government environment, designed specifically for handling sensitive information. However, DOD has added extra security measures and should be capable of handling information up to Impact Level 5; more so than CVR systems currently used by DOD.
DOD officials have also indicated they plan to allow personnel access DoD365 using personal mobile phones, rather than just government-issued smartphones as originally envisioned. DOD’s acting Chief Information Officer John Sherman informed FedScoop the department is exploring cyber-secure means of permitting staffers to use personal phones within DoD365.
Service availability is only granted to those approved by the Department of Defense. Interested members can obtain more details from DoD website, while anyone looking to test the service should reach out directly to their service or preferred partner to start validating themselves and learn more.
Security
DISA’s email security features are constantly evolving to keep up with evolving threats. For instance, DISA recently integrated a new URL reputation-based scoring capability that can help prevent malware from infiltrating emails. In addition, its Enterprise Email Security Gateway Program Office team strives to balance availability and security; team members come from DISA Cyber Security and Analytics Directorate Perimeter Division Booz Allen Hamilton support contractors.
Security can also be strengthened with secure webmail services like the Army Knowledge Webmail system. By accessing your military email from any Internet-enabled computer using either CAC or password authentication, this secure webmail solution provides easy and safe email communication across military divisions and units. To learn more, check out their FAQ page!
Security measures alone won’t guarantee your privacy; to increase it even more you should set up email encryption. This will stop anyone from reading your messages without possessing your encryption key – for this you can get an IdenTrust ECA certificate from DISA for free!
One member of Congress recently wrote to CNN Tech asking the Department of Defense (DOD) to implement email security feature STARTTLS by default, in order to protect soldiers and civilians from government surveillance. Unfortunately, other threats still lurk out there on the Internet; therefore DOD has put in place various tools such as the Army Knowledge Webmail system in order to combat these risks.