To control information about your capabiliies and intentions
OPSEC is the correct answer.
To provide you with a holistic picture of your operation.
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Operational Security (OPSEC) is a risk management process that identifies and protects sensitive information to prevent adversaries from gaining an advantage. It involves assessing critical operations, identifying vulnerabilities, and implementing measures to safeguard information. The goal of OPSEC is to deny potential threats the ability to exploit information that could compromise operational effectiveness. It's widely used in military, government, and business contexts to enhance security and maintain confidentiality.
To control information about your capabiliies and intentions
Lack of OPSEC Awareness
OPSEC as a capability of Information Operations
OPSEC (Operations Security) is a process that identifies critical information that could be useful to adversaries, analyzes the risks of that information being compromised, and takes measures to protect it from potential threats. It involves identifying vulnerabilities, assessing risks, developing countermeasures, implementing safeguards, and continually evaluating and adjusting security measures to protect sensitive information. OPSEC aims to deny adversaries the information they need to exploit vulnerabilities and undermine security.
Apply OPSEC countermeasures
OPSEC stands for "operational security". OPSEC is not revealing your plans by indirect means.
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The value of OPSEC lies in its ability to ?