The Air Force confirmed this afternoon that an individual from the 50th Security Forces Squadron has barricaded himself inside the Colorado base building that controls most of the GPS communications throughout the U.S.Schriever Air Force base reports that everyone on the facility is safe and that no operations have been interrupted.MORE NEWS: Celebrating the birthplace of the Internet in picturesFrom Schriever: The building was evacuated except for responding law enforcement. “Our first responders are trained to handle situations such as this and we are working with our community partners to resolve this situation as quickly and safely as possible,” said Col. James P. Ross, 50th Space Wing commander. This situation is ongoing. “The security of Schriever personnel and their families is paramount. We are taking every precaution to ensure their safety,” said Ross. The Associated Press reports the airman is a member of a security squadron and is armed with his own handgun. Control rooms for GPS and other military satellites are in a heavily protected inner compound surrounded by fences and staffed with armed guards. The base about 60 miles south of Denver controls more than 60 military satellites.Read more about data center in Network World’s Data Center section. Related content news analysis DHS unveils one common platform for reporting cyber incidents Ahead of CISA cyber incident reporting regulations, DHS issued a report on harmonizing 52 cyber incident reporting requirements, presenting a model common reporting platform that could encompass them all. By Cynthia Brumfield Sep 25, 2023 10 mins Regulation Regulation Regulation news Chinese state actors behind espionage attacks on Southeast Asian government The distinct groups of activities formed three different clusters, each attributed to a specific APT group. By Shweta Sharma Sep 25, 2023 4 mins Advanced Persistent Threats Cyberattacks feature How to pick the best endpoint detection and response solution EDR software has emerged as one of the preeminent tools in the CISO’s arsenal. Here’s what to look for and what to avoid when choosing EDR software. By Linda Rosencrance Sep 25, 2023 10 mins Intrusion Detection Software Security Monitoring Software Data and Information Security feature Top cybersecurity M&A deals for 2023 Fears of recession, rising interest rates, mass tech layoffs, and conservative spending trends are likely to make dealmakers cautious, but an ever-increasing need to defend against bigger and faster attacks will likely keep M&A activity steady in By CSO Staff Sep 22, 2023 24 mins Mergers and Acquisitions Data and Information Security IT Leadership Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe