ABSTRACT
The terrain of ubiquitous technical surveillance, digital dust, and the surveillance economy in military operations may seem treacherous, yet it offers a trove of invaluable intelligence possibilities. However, amidst the allure of these technologies and practices lie significant risks to operational security, privacy, and ethical considerations in our democratic society. Military organizations face the daunting task of skillfully maneuvering through these challenges, relying on robust cybersecurity measures, digital hygiene practices, and well-crafted policies that strike a delicate balance between leveraging intelligence and safeguarding operational security and privacy.
