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Tom Miller, D13 (DSO-CS) 2004-07
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STAYING SAFE ONLINE

  1. Install anti-virus software
  2. Keep your anti-virus software up to date
  3. Install a personal firewall
  4. Use Windows updates to patch security holes
  5. Do not open e-mail messages that look suspicious
  6. Do not click on e-mail attachments you were not expecting
  7. Make routine backups of your important files

Go to the Protecting your Computer page!

Mailing List for All D13 CS Officers

If you are a CS within District 13 (Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana), you can subscribe to the CS Officer's Mailing List.  Get specific information about the CS program by subscribing.

Website Submission, Access Code Retrieval and Changing Webmaster Information:
 As of 31 January 2004, all flotilla and division website requests will be processed through the DSO-CS.  Please review the revised Auxiliary General Policies regarding websites, and the new FSO/SO-CS Site Submission Form.

  1. New Site Requests for Approval - Before submitting your Site Submission Form, make sure that you, the CS officer, understand that use of the National Auxiliary AIRS site which is governed by their Policy Compliance Agreement.  After reviewing the National Auxiliary AIRS site for policy, go to the Website Submission Process page for further information on the process of getting your site approved.

  2. Requests for new access codes (username/password) - Units frequently request new access codes when there is a change in webmasters.  These requests must now be made by the DSO-CS officer.  All that I need is an email from you, with the full unit number, and a specific request to change the access code.  The DSO-CS will obtain the new access code and send it back to the new webmaster.

  3. Requests for reissuing lost access codes (username/password) - Send the DSO-CS an email with the full unit number, and a specific request to reissue the site's existing access code.  The DSO-CS will obtain a new access code from national and forward this information back to the unit's CS officer or FC and will verify receipt.

  4. Change in webmaster information:  Inform the DSO-CS, by e-mail, if there is a change of webmaster information.  This notification should be made whenever there is a change in unit webmaster, or if a currently listed webmaster changes their email address.  Include the full unit number, and the names and email addresses of the old and new webmasters.  The DSO-CS will pass this information onto national who will change the National Webmaster listing and return an email verifying that the change has been made.

  5. If you would like server space on the national server: If your current auxiliary website is on a non-auxiliary server (private or commercial) and would like to move to the auxiliary national server, please click-on and complete the "Website Approval and Request for Server Space Form."

| Website Submission Process | Website Approval and Request Server Space Form |

CS Information from N-Train 2007

During the CS brief at the District 13 Training Conference (Feb 10, 2007) I promised I would post the presentation and related material -- here is that presentation and its handouts. 

 

Notable items for the CS Officer:

  1. The Communication Services Guide (the CS Guide)...a must read!

  2. Notice/Disclaimer

  3. Privacy Statement

  4. D13 Auxiliary Websites

  5. Website Submission Form

  6. Auxiliary Websites that have been approved by National

  7. Website Links

  8. Pop-ups, Cookies, Spam and more...

  9. The National Flotilla Finder

  10. Auxiliary Internet Resources Site (AIRS)

  11. Bits & Bytes (National's Information and Communication Services) eMagazine

  12. Software and Hardware procurement possibilities for the PE/MT Instructor

  13. Protecting your Computer!

  14. Updating Windows

  15. National's Approval List for D13 Units

Web Design:

  1. AuxImage (images for the CS, and PA officer)

  2. ToolBench (tools for the Auxiliary web author/developer)

  3. E-Mail Security (if you send and receive email, things you should know)

  4. Image Sizes (a quick page on reducing the size of your web images so they load faster and look better)

General Information the CS officer should know:

  1. District 13 Auxiliary Mailing Lists (these lists have been created to help distribute timely and important information to D13 Auxiliary members.  Which list are you on?)

  2. HTML Primer (an excellent reference document every CS officer should have) (pfd, 339KB)

  3. Forms (this is the main site to see the reference you need)

  4. AUXDATA (for your IS officer, FC or anyone else who has AUXDATA access)

  5. eDirectory (know your fellow auxiliary members, location, jobs, email, and competencies)

  6. The I-Department homepage

Annual Website Awards

District 13 "Annual Golden Web Award" 2006

Each year the District Awards Committee recognizes one District 13 Auxiliary (SO-CS and FSO-CS) Webmaster who exemplifies high Webpage standards by awarding the District 13 Golden Web Award.  This most prestigious recognizes the hard work and dedication of one special Division and Flotilla CS officer who best displays the high standards of the CG Auxiliary.

The process is very simple…it is a self-nominating process in early May of each year.  If you strive for excellence and your website shows it, then it's time to be recognized.  To compete, your Website must be on the District Approval List found on http://a130.uscgaux.info/dso-cs/d13websites.htm.  Your site will be judged in the following categories: Public Affairs, Public Education, Vessel Safety Checks, and Technical Merit.

If you'd like to know more about the District 13 Golden Web Award, you can find the District Instruction at http://www.d13cgaux.org/d13web/excom/i-026.pdf.

National's Best of the Web 2007

2006 Best of the WebNow is the time to get your unit websites ready for the 2007 Best of Web "BOW" competition.  Your Website must have received District and National Approval before you can then submit your nominations to the DSO-CS for evaluations.  District nominations will then forwarded to the National competition during the period beginning April 16, 2007 with the *final* deadline for DSO-CS submission being June 15, 2007.  Winners will be announced at the annual National Conference (NACON).  All Flotilla, Division, and District websites are encouraged to participate.  Specific details for the BOW event are posted on AIRS.  Don't forget to check out the CS Guide, which also has a wealth of additional information for Auxiliary websites.

First Place Winners will receive a distinctive 5 Star Logo (similar to this) for their website and a beautiful Trophy will be presented at NACON.  Runners-up will also receive a 1 Star Logo for their websites.  Don't miss your chance to be the Best of the Best!  This Website (District 13 Auxiliary) was honored in 2006, by winning the Best-of-the-Web award.

Computer Security Tips

  1. "TOP TEN" computer security tips

  2. Why is Cyber Security a problem?

  3. Choosing and Protecting Passwords

  4. Good Security Habits

  5. Cyber Security Tips

  6. Identifying Hoaxes and Urban Legends

  7. Keeping Children Safe Online

DSO-CS' Notebook

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Last updated: 12/19/2007 13:30