OPSEC Model and Applications
OPSEC Model and Applications
Author(s): M. Kubilay AkmanSubject(s): Security and defense, Military policy, Methodology and research technology, ICT Information and Communications Technologies
Published by: Wyższa Szkoła Bezpieczeństwa Publicznego i Indywidualnego “Apeiron” w Krakowie
Keywords: OPSEC; security studies; sociology of security; security management; information security; cyber security; risk society;
Summary/Abstract: OPSEC (Operations Security) model was developed during the Vietnam War era as a part of military strategies to protect critical information, analyzing vulnerabilities and threats, assessing risks and applying proper countermeasures. 5 steps OPSEC model have been functional for US Army’s operational security and used by other NATO members as well. When threats have spread widely in 21 st Century OPSEC began to be used and applied in a more general context of security world. Today even in cyber security this model serves practically for protection of critical data and information. In this paper we are going to proceed in two levels: on the one hand we will explain the OPSEC principles, steps and conceptual aspects through the main sources of this field; on the other hand we will discuss applications of the model in real world (military, politics, industry, etc.) via some explanatory examples and its potential usages for securing modern life and societies. Our approach will be based on an interdisciplinary view with references to sociology, security studies and management.
Journal: Security Dimensions. International and National Studies
- Issue Year: 2018
- Issue No: 25
- Page Range: 60-81
- Page Count: 22
- Language: English