Dear OSPA Forum,

       I’m just an average guy who hasn’t ever really had much luck with OPSEC.  I’ve tried everything but nothing seems to work.  I’ve bought OPSEC drinks, I’ve sent presents, I’ve sweet talked and cajoled but no luck.  My friends are constantly busting on me cuz I can’t keep an OPSEC program for more than one date.   Trust me, I know what it feels like when doves cry.  Well, imagine my total surprise when just last week I met the OPSEC program of my dreams!  There she was sitting across the room all by herself.  I stole furtive glances in her direction but always turned away when she looked my way.  My track record was so bad that I didn’t dare approach her.  But then here she came - she was coming over to me.  Oh my God!  My mouth dried up and my tongue tied itself into knots.  Butterfly’s were conducting strafing runs on my stomach and my palms began to sweat.  Is she really coming over to me?  What will I say?  What will I do?  She was so hot!  Her dress left nothing to the imagination (and my imagination was screaming) and her eyes were boring through me right into my soul.

     And then she sat down!  I stared at her like a paralyzed deaf mute unable to do or say anything.  I was sure she would realize her obvious mistake and leave - but she didn’t.  And then she said something to me that I’d only heard in my fantasies; “Take me now or lose me forever.”  Well, somehow I managed to get to my feet and get her back to my place without crashing my car - and that’s when it got real interesting…

   Now you just know I’m not going to finish that story.  Nope - I’ll leave that to your sordid imagination.  All I wanted to do was give me a reason to mention the OSPA Forum.  The OSPA Forum is a place where any OPSECer worldwide can come to catch up, ask a question or just see what’s been going on.

     There are currently 20 members registered.  Of the 20 registered there are a good couple of bonafide subject matter experts who can help you with any OPSEC question you might have.  Currently there are 6 categories, 22 topic areas, 73 individual posts and well over 2000 views.  These numbers may not seem overwhelming to you but OPSEC is a relatively small community and we’re doing everything we can to support you, the practicing OPSECer.

     So take a moment and check it out.  Like the commercial jingle says… “And like a good neighbor, OSPA is there.”   [1] http://www.opsecprofessionals.org/forum

 Keep the Faith!

Revelator

“When Doves Cry” - Prince