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An introduction to Counter-Disinformation

State the context of ‘today’ (brittle, anxious, non-linear, incomprehensible (BANI)) tool.
Recognise hostile states and their use of the information environment to spread their malign intent.
Be cognisant of the fundamentals of dis-, mis- and mal- information (DMMI).
Use the relevant tools available to recognise and combat disinformation.
Use and employ RESIST 2.
Anticipate and manage a disinformation challenge.

Overview

Off the shelf (OTS)

This workshop is aimed at all communicators, no previous exposure to the topic is required. It gives practical and useable tools in order to anticipate, recognise and help combat mid- dis and mal- information and participants will have plenty of opportunity to interact and discuss real life examples. The introductory course will be optimised for those working in communications and their immediate colleagues (e.g. policy officials), providing the basic tools, techniques, and procedures to anticipate and effectively manage malign influence activity in the information environment – combatting disinformation.