Uncle Sams Opsec
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Define OPSEC
protects generally sensitive but unclassified information about a mission, operation, or activity
Discuss the 5 step planning process
a. Identity Critical Information-info about friendly info, activities, intentions capabilities, or limits an adversary seeks to gain advantages. b. Threat Assessment- identifying potential adversaries and their associated capabilities, limitations and intentions to collect, analyze and use knowledge of our CI against us. c. Vulnerability-detectable, exploitable event d. Risk Assessment-estimate an adversary's capability to exploit a vulnerability e. Measures/Countermeasures- prevent the adversary from detecting an indicator
Discuss the responsibilities of the command OPSEC officer
a. No notice inspections b. Ensure information is protected and ensure OPSEC is practiced c. Conduct OPSEC training
Describe the OPSEC considerations regarding public affairs
The PAO and the OPSEC officer should coordinate the release of data relative to the mission.
Define Web Risk Assessment (WRA)
Assessments of all Navy websites that is conducted annually to ensure compliance with IA (information assurance) and security policy requirements
EEFI
Essential Elements of Friendly Information
Critical Information
specific facts about friendly capabilities that is vital to plan effectively EEFI is a key question set, Critical Information is specific facts
Describe the components and functions of the command OPSEC program
a. OPSEC officer who is appointed by CO in writing and runs program b. OPSEC Team ensures that command and family maintain an acute OPSEC awareness, one member from each department
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