Quickie: OPSEC

Quickie: OPSEC

A Quick Guide to OPSEC and Persec.

Written by the Paranoid’s Bible Team


Online OPSEC:
1. The less people know, the less you have to worry
2. Compartilization is key to safety and privacy
3. Be alert
4. Be cautious
5. Be aware of your surroundings
6. Be aware of the background
7. Be aware of what you post at all times
8. All information is critical information
9. Never use the same e-mail address for an account
10. Never use the same username for an account
11. Never use the same password for an account
12. Never post detailed information (Real name, age, birth date, location, school, marital status…etc)
13. Avoid posting images of yourself and/or your location
14. Scrub any and all meta-data that you can (Pictures, PDFs…etc)
15. Don’t use social media/networking
16. Be cautious of anyone asking you anything personal (Detail information, sex, gender, sexual preferences…etc)
17. Transactions should never be discussed(recent purchases, taxes, bills…etc)
18. Don’t brag about any recent successes or accomplishments, especially concerning recent “operations” or “missions”
19. Avoid discussing your online life offline
20. Avoid discussing your offline life online
21. Avoid using certain words or catchphrases that you’re known for
22. Avoid clicking on links from strangers that you aren’t familiar with
23. Avoid clicking on links that have shortened with a link/URL shortener
24. Avoid playing MMOs and/or PVP styled games (can leak your IP)
25. Avoid using P2P services and programs (skype, chats, pirating, torrents…etc)
26. If in doubt, lie

Offline OPSEC:
1. The less people know, the less you have to worry
2. Compartilization is key to safety and privacy
3. Be alert
4. Be cautious
5. Be aware of your surroundings
6. Be aware of the background
7. Be aware of what you post at all times
8. All information is critical information
9. Your desk and rig(s) should be several hallways and doors away from any and all entrances to and from the outside
10. Always ensure your devices, when not in use, are stored out of sight and aren’t easily found
11. Keep your rig elevated so you can reach it easily and quickly, just in case
12. Any and all mail and packages must be collected ASAP to ensure no theft can happen
13. Any and all documents and papers should be marked with a permanent black marker, shredded and mixed into garbage and waste
14. Credit cards, gift cards, pre-paid cards and similar items should not only be thoroughly cut and shredded, but also microwaved for five to ten seconds to ensure all chips and strips are destroyed
15. All important documents and papers should be organized, stored safely and locked within a vault or safe
16. Never discuss your home security
17.Never discuss your weapons
18.Never discuss your pets’ names
19.Never post detailed information (Real name, age, birth date, location, school, marital status…etc)
20.Be cautious of anyone asking you anything personal (Detail information, sex, gender, sexual preferences…etc)
21.Transactions should never be discussed (recent purchases, taxes, bills…etc)
22.Don’t brag about any recent successes or accomplishments, especially concerning recent “operations” or “missions”
23.Avoid discussing your online life offline
24.Avoid discussing your offline life online
25.Always make it seem as if someone is home
26.Always carry your wallet in your front pocket
27.Ensure you always unplug and locked up before leaving


Please read the full guide here: https://paranoidsbible.tumblr.com/post/156023846549/opsec