In peacetime, they are increasingly targeted against US commercial and scientific interests, rather than military information. With little effort, this peacetime intrusiveness could easily be refocused on AISs and ISS using a wide range of information operations tactics. The world's political climate is diverse and complicated. It embraces traditional mainstream political values, as well as radical religious fundamentalism and political extremism. When considering an AIS, physical security is more than just safeguarding the equipment.
Passwords are a minimum of eight characters, using a mixture of letters and numerals.
Classified devices are secured in appropriate containers when not in use. Required training of personnel working with an AIS is located in AR 380-19. The threat defines the physical-security challenges. Providing soundproof rooms for conducting briefings is a simple but invaluable measure. In the devastating event at Khobar Towers, a warning was given but not everyone received it.