USCG OPSEC Test for Security Fundamentals
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USCG OPSEC Test for Security Fundamentals

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Countermeasures control or hide _______ and reduce vulnerabilities.

Indicators

OPSEC is designed to protect __________.

Critical Information

Risk is the measure of the _____ an adversary will compromise key operational information.

Probability

Which of the following does NOT define OPSEC?

<p>A security program used to punish careless individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

A vulnerability is a _____ that provides an adversary opportunity for exploitation.

<p>Weakness</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the third step of the OPSEC 5 process?

<p>Analyze Vulnerabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

A viable threat is indicated by ________.

<p>Intent and capability</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of information does OPSEC safeguard?

<p>Intentions and Capabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when the FPCON at your unit has changed from Alpha to Bravo?

<p>Increase your awareness, openly discuss the elevation with your crew members, make a mental note that the threat condition has changed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following define OPSEC?

<p>Both A and B</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following characterize your role in anti-terrorism in force protection efforts?

<p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are your roles in the AT program?

<p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions would you take to decrease your chance of becoming a terrorist target?

<p>Both A and B</p> Signup and view all the answers

Anti-terrorism establishes ____ procedures and measures for use in responding to ____ levels of terrorist threats to Coast Guard units ashore and afloat.

<p>Uniform, progressive</p> Signup and view all the answers

As part of the observe step in AT, you should make sure to pay attention to activities that are ___.

<p>Out of the ordinary</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if a shipmate posted sensitive information on social media?

<p>Ask them to take it down, notify your supervisor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Force protection standardizes ___ terrorist threats.

<p>Identification of, responses to, preventative actions for</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

OPSEC Fundamentals

  • Countermeasures control or hide indicators and reduce vulnerabilities.
  • OPSEC is designed to protect critical information.
  • Risk measures the probability that an adversary will compromise key operational information.
  • OPSEC is not a security program used to punish careless individuals.

Vulnerabilities and Threats

  • A vulnerability is a weakness that provides an adversary an opportunity for exploitation.
  • The third step of the OPSEC 5 process is to analyze vulnerabilities.
  • A viable threat is characterized by intent and capability.

Information Protection

  • OPSEC safeguards intentions and capabilities of operations.
  • Force Protection Condition (FPCON) changes require increased awareness and open discussion among crew members.
  • OPSEC is a process used to keep certain information from adversaries and fosters a protective mindset.

Roles in Anti-Terrorism (AT)

  • Key roles in anti-terrorism include knowing FPCON levels, reporting suspicious activities, following security plans, and protecting personnel.
  • In the AT program, roles encompass report, observe, and protect.

Personal Safety Measures

  • To decrease the chance of becoming a terrorist target, consider wearing civilian clothes during commutes and varying work schedules.
  • Establishes uniform, progressive procedures and measures for responding to various levels of terrorist threats to Coast Guard units.

Observational Responsibilities

  • In the observation step of AT, pay attention to activities that are out of the ordinary.
  • If a shipmate posts sensitive information online, you should ask them to remove it and notify a supervisor.

Force Protection Actions

  • Force protection standardizes identification, responses to, and preventative actions for terrorist threats.

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Test your knowledge of Operational Security (OPSEC) fundamentals with this quiz. It covers key concepts such as critical information, risk assessment, and countermeasures. Perfect for those studying security protocols within the USCG framework.

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