Assignment $1$: Information Operations Techniques

Learning Objectives and Outcomes

Examine the U$.$S$.$ Department of Defense's seven categories of information operations

techniques.

Assignment Requirements

You work for General Technology Security, Inc. $($GTSI$),$ a military contractor specializing in information

systems security. GTSI's president and chief executive officer has been spearheading an effort to recruit

new business into the firm. Part of the effort involves presenting educational content at conferences,

hoping to attract the attention of potential clients while showcasing GTSI's knowledge and skills.

You have been asked to create a PowerPoint to be used at a few upcoming conferences. The

presentation will focus on the seven categories of information operations techniques as outlined in the

Information Operations Roadmap developed by the U$.$S$.$ Department of Defense $($DoD$)$:

Computer network attack

Computer network defense

Intelligence gathering

Electronic warfare

Psychological operations

Military deception

Operations security

For this assignment:

Research the Information Operations Roadmap.

Create a PowerPoint that briefly describes:

Each of the seven categories of information operation techniques

How each information operation technique corresponds to cyberwarfare $($some

correspond more strongly than others$)$

Cite sources, where appropriate.

Required Resources

Course textbook

Internet access

Submission Requirements

Format: Microsoft PowerPoint $($or compatible$)$

Font: Slide headings: Arial $32-$point; Slide body: Arial $24-$point $($no less than $20-$point for smaller

text$)$; at least half of the slides should include SmartArt

Citation Style: Follow your school's preferred style guide

Length: $9$ to $12$ slides, including a title slide and summary slide

Self$-$Assessment Checklist

I researched the Information Operations Roadmap.

I created a PowerPoint that briefly describes $(1)$ each of the seven categories of information

operation techniques and $(2)$ how each information operation technique corresponds to

cybenwarfare.