SecDef nominee pledges to evaluate information operations - M20 SME Review By: Mark Pomerleau Link to article referenced: https://bit.ly/3tQ49tE A good article and definitely something that should be reviewed. However, speaking with sources within the Information Operations community over the years, there are at least two things that are inaccurate in the views expressed. The first is regarding authorities. There are limited authorities for conducting offensive Information Wa

Info of 27.7 million Texas drivers exposed in Vertafore data breach By: Catalin Cimapanu Link to article referenced: https://zd.net/2IJgPjm In October 2020, M20 provided a report on probable intelligence regarding a breach of Texas Drivers Licenses. This was originally dismissed by some local enforcement agencies, due to the fact they were not notified. Vertafore a provider of insurance software, has disclosed this week a data breach, admitting that a third-party accessed the

Analytic Standards are very important but need review based on the incorporation (or re-incorporation) of Information Operations, Cyber, Ele

The IC as a whole has multiple organizations duplicating effort, but not meeting the requirements of our nation.

Why on-the-job training is becoming the new college degree By  Mark C. Perna Link to the article that is referenced: https://fxn.ws/2DZxHx0 The article is spot on in many regards. Across several industries that require specialized skills, organizations are looking more for people with experience than simply a degree or certification. Within the intelligence field, experience plays a large part in determining qualifications. The challenge for today’s young people is getting th