Force Protection Condition Levels, or FPCON for short, are part of a threat awareness system implemented by the Department of Defense. This system, formerly referred to as THREATCON, defines levels of terrorism threats against military bases and operations. FPCON is not the same as the DEFCON system; it focuses specifically against threats against installations/operations … [Read more...] about Force Protection Condition Levels (FPCON)
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Information Operations Conditions (INFOCON)
The Information Operations Conditions, or INFOCON system is designed to indicate the current level of response to threats against Department of Defense computer networks, systems, and individual machines. It is designed to present a “structured, coordinated approach to defend against and react to adversarial attacks,” according to DoD sources. INFOCON is similar in nature to … [Read more...] about Information Operations Conditions (INFOCON)