by Rob Kall
Starting May 14th, the Department of defense, citing security reasons, will block troop access to some of the most popular websites on the planet.
Here's the link they provide: Restricted Access to Internet Entertainment Sites Across DoD Networks
The Department of Defense has a growing concern regarding our unclassified DoD Internet, known as the NIPRNET. The Commander of DoD's Joint Task Force, Global Network Operations has noted a significant increase in the use of DoD network resources tied up by individuals visiting certain recreational Internet sites.
The sites blocked include Myspace, Youtube, MTV, Blackplanet , photobucket, live365, hi5.com, pandora.com, 1.fm, and other sites.
The troops WILL be allowed to access the sites from home computers. But, since most troops on assignment in Iraq, Afghanistan, Korea, etc. are using DOD networks, they would not be allowed to use THEIR personal computers on DOD networks.
1 comment:
I do see a big deal in this. They can still make connections via their personal computers just can't use official computer connections to do so. Since they are on duty, no reason that they should be on these sites on the Government dime. I can remember back to the days that we did not have computers or email, when we had to wait for the postal service to forward out mail to us and when we picked it up on our own time.
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