Human Intelligence vs Operational Security
Separate source identity records from operational files using segmented access controls to protect confidentiality while satisfying judicial oversight requirements.
CyberTRIZ analysis · Military contradiction I005 · one of 8,235 worked contradictions published by CyberTRIZ.AI
Regulations
Military Context
Human sources provide insights that technical systems cannot obtain. Expanding HUMINT operations may increase the exposure of intelligence personnel, local assets, and sensitive networks.
Militarytriz Resolution
Balance human collection with technical intelligence, compartmentalized operations, and secure communication procedures to reduce operational risk.
Expected Outcome
Higher-quality HUMINT
Improved source security
Reduced operational exposure
Better intelligence reliability
TRIZ principles applied
P2 SeparationP6 Layered DefenceP13 Resilient Design
Controls that address this (22)
EU_GDPR-CTRL-001 - Daily safeguarding reconciliationoperational · critical priority · Daily reconciliation between safeguarded customer balances, core ledger balances and safeguarded bank accounts. Variances above EUR 100 mustEU_GDPR-CTRL-002 - Critical ICT incident reportingoperational · critical priority · All major ICT incidents impacting payment services, customer data or availability must be classified within 4 hours and reported under DORA EU_GDPR-CTRL-003 - GDPR breach notification workflowoperational · critical priority · Personal data breaches must be assessed within 12 hours and reported to the Belgian DPA within 72 hours where risk to data subjects exists.