OPSEC and PERSEC

ShotOfWSC · 03-28-2015, 05:25 PM

Yes, this is very important...especially with everything that is going on now. Be wise about what you post and what information you are sharing and with who you share it with. DoD personnel are being targeted, and unfortunately some of the newer guys and deppers don't get enough training on this topic like Haasino stated. I cannot stress enough how important it is for you to protect yourself and your families, because you ARE a target...whether you are naive to it or not. Just be mindful of what you post on social media and be vigilant at all times.

Auridan · 03-28-2015, 11:09 PM

It's also not just what you put out, but what your family and friends say. Make sure they understand that just because you share a certain amount of information with them does NOT mean it's safe to continue sharing. My captain told us explicitly that he wants us to be able to share our underway schedule with our families, but he also made it clear that it is sensitive info and must be handled as such (i.e., shared quietly in person, not posted on Facebook).

And our secret folks are dead right: most of us are not trained for this. Don't come out the other end of your first OPSEC brief convinced you know everything. First, you probably already have a massive digital footprint, and you can only do so much damage control. Second, if your job doesn't deal with the security of information, you're going to forget the standards, because you don't think it'll happen to you. Odds are it won't, but just like any thief, hackers will go for the target of opportunity before anyone that looks like they'd take an effort. Start your over-share detox now and stick to it.

03-28-2015, 05:25 PM	#1
ShotOfWSC Active Duty Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Down in the dungeon Posts: 34 Rep Power: 0	Yes, this is very important...especially with everything that is going on now. Be wise about what you post and what information you are sharing and with who you share it with. DoD personnel are being targeted, and unfortunately some of the newer guys and deppers don't get enough training on this topic like Haasino stated. I cannot stress enough how important it is for you to protect yourself and your families, because you ARE a target...whether you are naive to it or not. Just be mindful of what you post on social media and be vigilant at all times.

03-28-2015, 11:09 PM	#2
Auridan Active Duty Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Sea level Posts: 713 Rep Power: 0	It's also not just what you put out, but what your family and friends say. Make sure they understand that just because you share a certain amount of information with them does NOT mean it's safe to continue sharing. My captain told us explicitly that he wants us to be able to share our underway schedule with our families, but he also made it clear that it is sensitive info and must be handled as such (i.e., shared quietly in person, not posted on Facebook). And our secret folks are dead right: most of us are not trained for this. Don't come out the other end of your first OPSEC brief convinced you know everything. First, you probably already have a massive digital footprint, and you can only do so much damage control. Second, if your job doesn't deal with the security of information, you're going to forget the standards, because you don't think it'll happen to you. Odds are it won't, but just like any thief, hackers will go for the target of opportunity before anyone that looks like they'd take an effort. Start your over-share detox now and stick to it.