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It describes the fundamentals of OPSEC and the core OPSEC cycle.  Real-world case studies illustrate how adversaries exploit vulnerabilities to compromise personal and organizational security. The training highlights the need to protect personal information and provides examples of practical countermeasures both in the workplace and elsewhere to foster a culture of security. --- ## Intended Audience This course is suitable for personnel that require an awareness of the need for Operations Security (OPSEC) by understanding both threats and practical countermeasures. --- ## Course Modules - Define Operational Security (OPSEC) - Explain the OPSEC Cycle - Analyse Adversaries and Threats - Identify Critical Information - Recognise Vulnerabilities and Indicators - Apply Countermeasures --- **Course price:** AUD$792 inc GST ![Operational Security - MC012](https://soio.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/800px-_WAAC_-_SILENCE_MEANS_SECURITY__-_NARA_-_515987.jpg?width=420&height=657&name=800px-_WAAC_-_SILENCE_MEANS_SECURITY__-_NARA_-_515987.jpg "Operational Security - MC012") For multiple course seat bookings, please call Kerry Houston on 0439 997 719 [![SOIO\_Logo\_Rev-3](https://soio.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/SOIO_Logo_Rev-3.png?width=200&height=41&name=SOIO_Logo_Rev-3.png "SOIO_Logo_Rev-3")](http:/?hsLang=en) SCHOOL OF INFORMATION OPERATIONS         ABN 62 624 905 399 © 2026 All rights reserved.     ###### CONTACT US PO Box 503 Prospect East, SA 5082 Australia +61 417 742 705   [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/school-of-information-operations/) [Email us](mailto:info@soio.com.au) [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.youtube.com/@SOIOTraining) ###### SUBSCRIBE TO OUR MAILING LIST ###### [QUAD CHART](https://soio.com.au/hubfs/260318%20SOIO%20Quad%20Chart.pdf?hsLang=en) ###### [CONTACT](https://soio.com.au/contact?hsLang=en) ###### [PRIVACY POLICY](https://soio.com.au/privacy-policy?hsLang=en) ###### [PRIVACY COLLECTION NOTICE](https://soio.com.au/privacy-collection-notice?hsLang=en) ###### [FEES](https://soio.com.au/privacy-collection-notice-0?hsLang=en) ###### [ABOUT](https://soio.com.au/about-the-school-of-information-operations-soio?hsLang=en) ###### [NEWS](https://soio.com.au/news?hsLang=en) ###### [TERMS & CONDITIONS](https://soio.com.au/terms-conditions?hsLang=en)