OPSEC, or operational security, is a military priority. Accidentally sharing combat action plans over an unsecured app is what they want to avoid.

Practicing OPSEC is essential to the success of the mission and the lives of U.S. service members, Department of Defense employees, contractors and Family members.

We need to start talking about OPSEC again. We need to make it clear what is acceptable and what isn't because OPSEC should never feel easy.

As OPSEC Awareness Month reminds us, security is a collective responsibility. Every member of the Army team plays a vital role in protecting critical information.