Operational security (OPSEC) is about protecting mission-critical details (what you’re doing, where, when, with whom, and why) from being pieced together by the wrong people. List ways you can practice OPSEC in daily life.
A) When posting on social media try to avoid any critical information like addresses, license plates, or any specific location. If you want to post about a trip, it might be a good idea to wait until you are back. Posting while gone could give the indication to bad actors that you are not home, or can give bad actors an easier way to find where you are currently. Use a VPN for any internet usage and do not give out your location or usage of sharing meta data to apps or websites. It is a pain, but changing your password for sign-ins like your email and bank accounts protects you from some phishing hacks or digital theft.
Personal security (PERSEC) is about protecting your identity + real life from the internet. Most of all, not letting people get enough info to find you, track you, or target you. List ways you can practice PERSEC in daily life.
A) When posting on social media for example if you are at work or at home, make sure mail or personal documents are not in the background of the social media post. Sensitive information could be on these documents that can be used by bad actors. Submitting resumes openly on the internet can run the risk of exposing personal home address, phone number, social security, certification or licensure information, and etc. Try not to advertise your birthday, family member birthdays, or any other personal eventful information. Bad actors could use this information to target you and obtain additional information more easily. When you are at work or in public, always lock your computer, or if it is a laptop, take it with you.
