This essay focuses on  critical information & potential sources of threats.You should focus on identifying critical information & potential sources of threats, e.g. a hacker getting into the RF transmission streams and taking over a test vehicle. (See attached diagram of the test range & communications between it and the  R&D Center.)

critical information & potential sources of threats

Week 5: Why do we need OPSEC for the Test Range?

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Why does Sifers-Grayson need OPSEC — especially at the test range?

This question is expected to be asked at the morning meeting with the Sifers-Grayson executives. As a Nofsinger consultant, it’s your job to have an answer ready. You should focus on identifying critical information & potential sources of threats, e.g. a hacker getting into the RF transmission streams and taking over a test vehicle. (See attached diagram of the test range & communications between it and the  R&D Center.)

Using the Week 5 readings and additional sources found on your own, prepare a 3 to 5 paragraph “talking points” paper that your team leader can use to respond. Post your paper in this forum for discussion with your team mates.

Use at least 3 authoritative sources in your response and document those sources using a reference list at the end of your posting.

States Government Accountability Office (GAO) in 2012 issued a report to Congress called  “Information Security: Better Implementation of Controls for Mobile Devices Should Be Encouraged.”  The report identified mobile device threat sources such as hackers, cybercriminals and Botnet operators. It also explains how threat sources get control of or gain access to information on mobile devices.

• Firstly, botnet Operators: Botnet operators widely distribute malware to mobile devices and coordinate remotely controlled attacks on websites. They also distribute phishing schemes, spam, and malware attacks on individual mobile devices.
• Secondly, cybercriminals: Cyber criminals attack mobile devices for money.
• Thirdly, Hackers: Hackers sometimes attack mobile devices to show their skills or gain prestige in the hacker community.