Certified Network Defender (CND) — Question 64

Which of the following steps of the OPSEC process examines each aspect of the planned operation to identify OPSEC indicators that could reveal critical information and then compare those indicators with the adversary's intelligence collection capabilities identified in the previous action?

Answer options

• A. Analysis of Threats
• B. Application of Appropriate OPSEC Measures
• C. Identification of Critical Information
• D. Analysis of Vulnerabilities
• E. Assessment of Risk

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, Analysis of Vulnerabilities, as it specifically focuses on identifying indicators that could compromise critical information and matching them with the adversary’s capabilities. The other options either pertain to different aspects of the OPSEC process or do not involve the comparison of indicators with adversary capabilities.