critical information
critical information
Operations security
An analytic process used to deny an adversary information is called information denial. This involves disrupting or preventing the collection, processing, or dissemination of information by an adversary through various means such as deception, encryption, or physical barriers.
Intelligence
Intelligence
To target actions and open source information to obtain and exploit indicators that will negatively impact the mission.
To target actions and open source information to obtain and exploit indicators that will negatively impact the mission.
To target actions and open source information to obtain and exploit indicators that will negatively impact the mission.
determine the collection methods the adversary is using against you
Intelligence collection strengthens strategic and tactical positions by providing insights into an adversary's intentions, capabilities, and plans. This can involve various methods such as human intelligence (HUMINT), signals intelligence (SIGINT), and imagery intelligence (IMINT). By analyzing this information, decision-makers can anticipate adversary actions, assess threats, and develop appropriate countermeasures. Ultimately, effective intelligence gathering enhances situational awareness and supports informed decision-making.
The step in the five-step OPSEC process that focuses on identifying adversary collection capabilities is "Analyze Threats." This step involves assessing potential threats to operations by understanding who the adversaries are, what their goals might be, and how they might attempt to gather information. By identifying these capabilities, organizations can better protect sensitive information and implement appropriate countermeasures to mitigate risks.
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.