The Need for a REAL Defensive Information Operations Capability

The military includes both Offensive Information Operations and Defensive Information Operations; however, this paper is limited to discussions of the later. DIO in this paper is derived from the United States Department of Defense concept that includes those actions that protect our information, information systems, and information operations from potential adversaries. Areas examined include a traditional information security program, operations security, counterintelligence, counterpropaganda operations, electronic protection, and counter-deception.

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