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OPSEC is a cycle used to identify, analyze, and control ________________.
OPSEC is a cycle used to identify, analyze, and control ________________.
critical information
Who should you contact to discuss items on your org's CIIL?
Who should you contact to discuss items on your org's CIIL?
OPSEC rep/POC
What is the adversary exploiting when they collect info regarding your org's mission from the trash and recycling?
What is the adversary exploiting when they collect info regarding your org's mission from the trash and recycling?
a vulnerability
The loss of sensitive information, even unclassified small bits, can have a direct and negative impact on ops.
The loss of sensitive information, even unclassified small bits, can have a direct and negative impact on ops.
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_______________ includes specific facts about friendly intentions, capabilities, and activities sought by an adversary to gain a military, diplomatic, etc. advantage.
_______________ includes specific facts about friendly intentions, capabilities, and activities sought by an adversary to gain a military, diplomatic, etc. advantage.
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The adversary CANNOT determine our ops or missions by piecing together small details of info or indicators.
The adversary CANNOT determine our ops or missions by piecing together small details of info or indicators.
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Periodic _______________ help to evaluate OPSEC effectiveness.
Periodic _______________ help to evaluate OPSEC effectiveness.
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Which of the following represents critical information?
Which of the following represents critical information?
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_______________ are friendly detectable actions and open-source info that can be interpreted or pieced together by an adversary to derive critical info.
_______________ are friendly detectable actions and open-source info that can be interpreted or pieced together by an adversary to derive critical info.
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The purpose of OPSEC in the workplace is to ______________.
The purpose of OPSEC in the workplace is to ______________.
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What should you do if a stranger asks about your job while you are out with friends?
What should you do if a stranger asks about your job while you are out with friends?
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OPSEC is a cycle that involves all of the following EXCEPT identifying adversary actions to conceal their info and intentions.
OPSEC is a cycle that involves all of the following EXCEPT identifying adversary actions to conceal their info and intentions.
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Who should unit members contact when reporting OPSEC concerns?
Who should unit members contact when reporting OPSEC concerns?
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Is listening by a server at a restaurant while talking about upcoming acquisition programs a vulnerability being exploited?
Is listening by a server at a restaurant while talking about upcoming acquisition programs a vulnerability being exploited?
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______________ _______________ are planned actions to affect collection, analysis, delivery, or interpretation of info.
______________ _______________ are planned actions to affect collection, analysis, delivery, or interpretation of info.
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Study Notes
OPSEC Overview
- OPSEC (Operations Security) is a cycle aimed at identifying, analyzing, and controlling critical information.
- Critical Information includes specific facts about friendly intentions, capabilities, and activities targeted by adversaries for military, diplomatic, or other advantages.
Roles & Communication
- Discussions regarding items on the organization's Critical Information Inventory List (CIIL) should be directed to the OPSEC representative or point of contact.
- Unit members should contact all relevant parties when reporting OPSEC concerns to ensure comprehensive communication.
Vulnerabilities & Adversary Exploitation
- Adversaries exploit vulnerabilities by collecting information from sources like trash, demonstrating the importance of proper information disposal.
- The notion that adversaries cannot piece together critical operations or missions from small details is false; even unclassified bits of information can lead to negative impacts on operations.
Importance of OPSEC
- The loss of sensitive information can adversely affect missions and must be guarded against.
- Regular evaluations of OPSEC effectiveness through periodic assessments are crucial to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
Indicators of Critical Information
- Indicators refer to friendly detectable actions and open-source information that adversaries can interpret to derive critical information.
- Examples of critical information include deployment dates and locations which are vital for operational security.
Situational Awareness & Response
- In social situations, such as being approached by strangers in public, politely declining questions about one’s job is a recommended response to maintain OPSEC.
- Conversations about sensitive subjects in public venues can lead to vulnerabilities being exploited, exemplified by scenarios like discussing acquisition programs in restaurants.
Countermeasures
- OPSEC countermeasures are planned actions designed to affect the collection, analysis, delivery, or interpretation of information, reinforcing overall operational security.
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