NSA NSA Operations Security (OPSEC)

Question 1

What does OPSEC stand for in NSA terminology?

Accepted Answer

Operations Security

Answer

OPSEC stands for Operations Security, a process designed to protect unclassified information from being exploited by adversaries.

Question 2

What is the first step of the five-step OPSEC process?

Accepted Answer

Identification of critical information

Answer

The first step of OPSEC is identifying critical information that must be protected from adversary exploitation.

Question 3

Which U.S. directive established the national OPSEC program?

Accepted Answer

NSDD-298

Answer

National Security Decision Directive 298, signed in 1988, established the national OPSEC program and created the Interagency OPSEC Support Staff.

Question 4

In OPSEC, what is a 'vulnerability'?

Accepted Answer

A weakness that can be exploited by an adversary

Answer

A vulnerability in OPSEC is a weakness in security measures that adversaries can exploit to obtain critical information.

Question 5

What is the purpose of OPSEC countermeasures?

Accepted Answer

To eliminate vulnerabilities or reduce risk to critical information

Answer

OPSEC countermeasures are actions taken to eliminate vulnerabilities or reduce the risk that adversaries will successfully exploit them.

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