OPSEC as a capability of Information Operations
To determine what needs protection.
To reduce the vulnerability of Air Force missions from successful adversary exploitation of critical information
Apply OPSEC countermeasures
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provides for early detection of OPSEC
To determine what needs protection.
Identification of critical information
OPSEC vulnerabilities are weaknesses in operational security that can be exploited by adversaries to gather information, conduct surveillance, or launch attacks. These vulnerabilities can include leaking sensitive information through social media, using unsecured communication channels, or overlooking physical security measures. It is crucial for individuals and organizations to identify and mitigate these vulnerabilities to protect their operations and information.
Lack of OPSEC Awareness
To reduce the vulnerability of Air Force missions from successful adversary exploitation of critical information
In the OPSEC process the step involving identifying critical and sensitive data is designed to identify adversary collection capabilities. This is the first of five steps in the process.
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 ?
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OPSEC planning should focus on: