OPSEC: It’s Not Just About Loose Lips
Oct 2, 2016 17:59:37 GMT -7
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Post by woodyz on Oct 2, 2016 17:59:37 GMT -7
We have talked many times about OPSEC
But this time I want to add the ability/necessity of disinformation as OPSEC
Some times not giving an answer raises a red flag so it may be a good idea to give an answer, but not the truth.
But you need to think about this ahead of time and prepare a believable response, as well as, considering when you would use it.
just my .02
....NRA (National Rifle Association) members get “logo” items when they join and maintain their membership. An NRA window sticker tells everyone who sees it that you, in all likelihood, own at least one firearm. Good information to have if someone is looking to steal a gun. It also provides law enforcement with a “clue” that you may have a firearm in your possession if you are ever stopped by the police for a traffic offense. What a GREAT tool to have when profiling a driver.
A “My kid is an Honor Roll Member at ABC High School” bumper sticker tells ANYONE that you have at least one child, that the child is between 13-18 years old, that you live within a certain geographical area (the school district), that your home will have fewer people in residence during school hours and that a “bad guy” can use the ploy of a sick child (or parent) to distract you or someone who knows you in order to carry out whatever plans they have to rob, kidnap or otherwise really mess up your day.
Cute signs on houses, whether true or not, also give the bad guys advantages when planning to do you harm. “This house protected by Smith and Wesson Security”, “We don’t call 911” with a picture of a handgun, and my favorite, “There’s nothing in this house worth dying for” are all signs that I’ve seen for sale and which Tells ANYONE that there is a gun in the house. While these signs may be poignant and clever they also give information to others that would better be left unsaid.
The same thing applies to hats and T-shirts that so many proudly display when they are out-and-about. Are you giving unnecessary information to strangers via your clothing choices?
There are many, many more examples of how people unknowingly give information to others without realizing it.
The best rule of thumb that you should use when considering a bumper sticker, T-shirt, hat or sign on your home should be, “What, if any, information does this provide about me, my family, my home and/or what property I own. This may seem petty and inconsequential until you are robbed or have some other crime committed against you....
preparednessadvice.com/operational-secrecy/opsec-its-not-just-about-loose-lips/#.V_GqedQrKK4
But this time I want to add the ability/necessity of disinformation as OPSEC
Some times not giving an answer raises a red flag so it may be a good idea to give an answer, but not the truth.
But you need to think about this ahead of time and prepare a believable response, as well as, considering when you would use it.
just my .02
....NRA (National Rifle Association) members get “logo” items when they join and maintain their membership. An NRA window sticker tells everyone who sees it that you, in all likelihood, own at least one firearm. Good information to have if someone is looking to steal a gun. It also provides law enforcement with a “clue” that you may have a firearm in your possession if you are ever stopped by the police for a traffic offense. What a GREAT tool to have when profiling a driver.
A “My kid is an Honor Roll Member at ABC High School” bumper sticker tells ANYONE that you have at least one child, that the child is between 13-18 years old, that you live within a certain geographical area (the school district), that your home will have fewer people in residence during school hours and that a “bad guy” can use the ploy of a sick child (or parent) to distract you or someone who knows you in order to carry out whatever plans they have to rob, kidnap or otherwise really mess up your day.
Cute signs on houses, whether true or not, also give the bad guys advantages when planning to do you harm. “This house protected by Smith and Wesson Security”, “We don’t call 911” with a picture of a handgun, and my favorite, “There’s nothing in this house worth dying for” are all signs that I’ve seen for sale and which Tells ANYONE that there is a gun in the house. While these signs may be poignant and clever they also give information to others that would better be left unsaid.
The same thing applies to hats and T-shirts that so many proudly display when they are out-and-about. Are you giving unnecessary information to strangers via your clothing choices?
There are many, many more examples of how people unknowingly give information to others without realizing it.
The best rule of thumb that you should use when considering a bumper sticker, T-shirt, hat or sign on your home should be, “What, if any, information does this provide about me, my family, my home and/or what property I own. This may seem petty and inconsequential until you are robbed or have some other crime committed against you....
preparednessadvice.com/operational-secrecy/opsec-its-not-just-about-loose-lips/#.V_GqedQrKK4