April 7, 2022

DMA will no longer allow JavaScript file uploads into AFPIMS

DMA is working to ensure compliance for all cyber security requirements including DoDD 8140.01 Cyberspace Workforce Management.  DMA has identified custom JavaScript as a software code which does not undergo a scan and sanitize as the files get uploaded as per DoD requirements. This is critical:   ·         To ensure no improper encoding and

March 31, 2022

RSS is a fundamental part of the Internet and of the DMA WEB.mil hosting solution

The DMA Web Enterprise Business (WEB.mil) hosting solution uses RSS feeds to help move content from official DOD websites to mass emails, mobile apps and anyone else who wants to help distribute official DOD news.  

March 22, 2022

DMA Web Enterprise Business will no longer evaluate web development to ensure proper display on Internet Explorer

Microsoft will be retiring Internet Explorer 11 (IE11) on most major Windows operating systems on June 15, 2022. Internet Explorer will no longer receive bug fixes and security updates from Microsoft after June 15th on those operating systems. Additionally, the Defense Media Activity (DMA) will not evaluate website development code to ensure proper display on the Internet Explorer browser moving forward. 

March 8, 2022

HTTPS:// to a .mil or .gov website ensures secure connection to an official DOD or USG site

Domain names can be purchased easily and the number and types have expanded greatly over the past few years (e.g. “XYZ.airforce”, “XYZ.mobile” etc.). Official U.S. Government websites ending in .mil and .gov will always be the official site, even on mobile devices.  The .gov and .mil Top Level Domain must be obtained through official channels and