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All of the following are steps in the OPSEC process EXCEPT:
All of the following are steps in the OPSEC process EXCEPT:
- Identifying critical information
- Analyzing risks
- Implementing countermeasures
- Measuring the amount of information that the adversary possesses (correct)
What is critical information?
What is critical information?
Specific facts about friendly intentions, capabilities, and activities concerning operations and exercises.
What defines a threat?
What defines a threat?
The capability of an adversary coupled with intention to affect friendly operations.
In gathering intelligence, adversaries look for __________.
In gathering intelligence, adversaries look for __________.
As a part of your OPSEC responsibilities, you should do all of the following EXCEPT:
As a part of your OPSEC responsibilities, you should do all of the following EXCEPT:
Why is the identification of critical information important in the OPSEC process?
Why is the identification of critical information important in the OPSEC process?
What is the purpose of OPSEC?
What is the purpose of OPSEC?
What does CIL stand for?
What does CIL stand for?
What indicates a vulnerability?
What indicates a vulnerability?
How does OPSEC define Critical Information?
How does OPSEC define Critical Information?
What can OPSEC countermeasures be used for?
What can OPSEC countermeasures be used for?
Who is responsible for protecting sensitive unclassified information?
Who is responsible for protecting sensitive unclassified information?
What is OPSEC concerned with?
What is OPSEC concerned with?
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Study Notes
OPSEC Fundamentals
- OPSEC (Operations Security) is a process aimed at safeguarding critical information from adversaries.
- Critical information includes specific details about friendly intentions, capabilities, and operational activities.
Key Definitions
- Critical Information List (CIL): A compilation of essential information that needs protection.
- Indicators: Friendly actions or open-source information that adversaries can gather and analyze to derive critical information.
Threat Attributes
- A threat is defined by an adversary's capability and their intention to impact friendly operations.
Vulnerabilities
- A vulnerability arises when an adversary can collect, analyze, and act on critical information efficiently.
OPSEC Process Steps
- The initial step assesses the information adversaries may possess but does not include direct measurement of that possession.
- Identification of critical information allows a targeted focus on protecting essential rather than all unclassified data.
Responsibilities and Best Practices
- Individuals must avoid using the same password across multiple online accounts to minimize leak risks.
- All personnel, including civilians and contractors, are responsible for protecting sensitive unclassified information.
OPSEC Goals
- Intent to reduce the vulnerability of U.S. and allied forces from adversaries exploiting critical information.
- Implementing OPSEC countermeasures can help prevent adversaries from sensing indicators or exploiting vulnerabilities associated with military operations.
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