Information Operations

Primary definition

The integrated employment of the core capabilities of electronic warfare, computer network operations, psychological operations, military deception, and operations security, in concert with specified supporting and related capabilities, to influence, disrupt, corrupt, or usurp adversarial human and automated decision-making process, information, and information systems.

Also known asIO · influence operations · psyops · psychological operations · military deception · cyber influence · disinformation campaigns · perception management
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March 2020 CSC ReportView source

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The integrated employment of the core capabilities of electronic warfare, computer network operations, psychological operations, military deception, and operations security, in concert with specified supporting and related capabilities, to influence, disrupt, corrupt, or usurp adversarial human and automated decision-making process, information, and information systems.

March 2020 CSC Report · 2024

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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Information Operations. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 13, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/information-operations

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March 2020 CSC Report
March 2020 CSC Report

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