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# OPSEC Factoids

By Lisa R. Brame & Jack E. White DLA Intelligence Columbus

                COLUMBUS, Ohio  –              
 
                              -     OPSEC protects our operations – planned, in progress, and/or those completed.    
                              - Adversaries collect information in various ways – trash, pictures, internet, solicitation and espionage.    
                              - Keep a “need to know” attitude (if they don’t need to know don’t tell them).    
                              - Don’t leave your badge unattended or wear it off the installation.    
                              - Your trash could be an adversary’s treasure (don’t toss it, shred it).    
                              - Avoid posting excessive personal information online (i.e. employment information, family members full names, your address etc.).    
                              - “A picture is worth a thousand words”, keep this in mind when posting them!    
                              - Cell phones, cordless phones and land lines can all be compromised. Censor what you discuss on an unsecured line. You never know who’s listening!    
                              - Be careful what you talk about in public. You don’t know if the person next to you is friendly or not.    
                              - Be alert. A foreign agent may use a variety of approaches to get information.    
                              - Whether on or off duty, don’t let your guard down.    
                              - Know the critical information for your programs and activities.

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