Questions and Answers
OPSEC is a five-step process to identify, control and protect critical information.
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Critical Information is ________?
unclassified and controlled unclassified information (CUI)
Which of the following would be considered critical information? (Select all that apply)
Critical unclassified information is sometimes revealed by publicly available information.
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A threat is an adversary that has the _________ + __________ to take any actions detrimental to the success of DoD activities or operations.
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An indicator is a comprehensive analysis of critical information by an adversary normally providing the whole picture of an agency's capabilities.
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OPSEC is a cycle to identify, analyze, and control ____________.
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OPSEC is a dissemination control category within the Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) program.
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What should you do if a stranger asks about your job and offers to buy you a drink?
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___________ _____________ are planned actions to affect collection, analysis, delivery, or interpretation of information.
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Who should you contact to discuss items on your organization's critical information and indicators list (CIIL)?
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The loss of sensitive information, even unclassified small bits of information, can have a direct and negative impact on operations.
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_____________ are friendly detectable actions and open-source information that can be interpreted or pieced together by an adversary to derive critical information.
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_________________ includes specific facts about friendly intentions, capabilities, and activities sought by an adversary.
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An adversary with the _________ and __________ to undertake any actions detrimental to the success of programs, activities, or operations describes OPSEC threat.
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What is the adversary exploiting when collecting information regarding your organization's mission from the trash and recycling?
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Study Notes
OPSEC Overview
- OPSEC (Operational Security) is a five-step process aimed at identifying, controlling, and protecting critical information from adversaries.
- The process includes analyzing friendly actions and indicators that could expose vulnerabilities.
Critical Information
- Defined as unclassified and controlled unclassified information (CUI).
- Examples include deployment dates, military operations, acquisition data, and schedules.
Examples of Critical Information
- Deployment dates and locations.
- Details on military operations & acquisitions.
- Agency Program of Instructions (POI) and mission capabilities.
- Training missions, travel itineraries, usernames, and passwords.
- Sensitive data such as Social Security numbers and banking information.
Public Access to Information
- Critical unclassified information can sometimes be revealed through publicly available resources.
Understanding Threats
- A threat is defined as an adversary possessing both intent and capability to disrupt DoD operations.
Indicators Analysis
- An indicator is not a singular comprehensive analysis but rather refers to friendly actions and open-source information that can reveal critical information to adversaries.
Focus of OPSEC
- OPSEC aims to identify, analyze, and control critical information to protect against potential vulnerabilities.
OPSEC as a Control Category
- OPSEC falls under the dissemination control category of the Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) program.
Social Interaction Protocol
- If approached by a stranger asking about your job, it is advisable to politely decline the inquiry and shift the conversation.
OPSEC Countermeasures
- Planned actions to influence how information is collected, analyzed, or interpreted are referred to as OPSEC countermeasures.
Contact for OPSEC Concerns
- If needing to discuss critical information, contact your organization's OPSEC representative, such as the OPSEC Program Managers or Coordinators.
Information Loss Impact
- Losing even small bits of sensitive information can significantly impact operations negatively.
Understanding Indicators
- Indicators are actions detectable by friendly forces that can be pieced together by adversaries to derive critical information.
Critical Information Summary
- This includes specific facts about friendly intentions and activities that adversaries seek for strategic advantages.
Defining OPSEC Threats
- OPSEC threats encompass adversaries with both capability and intent to undermine programs or operations.
Exploitation of Vulnerabilities
- An adversary collecting sensitive information from organizational waste indicates the exploitation of a vulnerability.
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