NSA Operations Security (OPSEC) Flashcards
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In OPSEC, how is a 'threat' defined?
Answer: An adversary with both the capability and intent to exploit critical information
An OPSEC threat is an adversary with both the capability to collect information and the intent to use it against your mission or organization.
What is a Critical Information List (CIL)?
Answer: A prioritized list of information requiring protection from adversary exploitation
A Critical Information List is a prioritized list of specific information whose compromise could damage national security or degrade mission success.
In the OPSEC process, 'risk' is defined as a combination of which two factors?
Answer: Probability of exploitation and the impact of the resulting information loss
OPSEC risk is calculated as the combination of the probability an adversary will successfully exploit a vulnerability and the resulting impact of that information loss.
Which OPSEC step involves identifying potential adversaries and their collection capabilities?
Answer: Analysis of threats
The analysis of threats step involves identifying potential adversaries, assessing their capabilities, and determining what information they are likely targeting.
What is the role of an OPSEC Program Manager within a government agency?
Answer: To oversee and coordinate all OPSEC activities to protect the organization's critical information
An OPSEC Program Manager is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all OPSEC activities to ensure the organization consistently protects its critical information.
What does 'aggregation' mean in the context of OPSEC?
Answer: Combining multiple pieces of individually unclassified information to reveal sensitive or classified details
Aggregation in OPSEC refers to combining multiple pieces of individually harmless unclassified information that together reveal sensitive or classified information.