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Glossary entry

English term or phrase:

covert domain

English answer:

undercover, secret

Added to glossary by Neil Ashby
Jan 17, 2022 12:13
2 yrs ago
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English term

covert domain

English Other Other risk management, security related issues
It relates to a definition of the term "Interference. The context : Interference: malign activity by another state or those acting on its behalf that is designed
to have a detrimental effect on the interests of the UK. This activity can be deceptive, coercive or corruptive, and is not limited to the "covert domain".
What is the "covert domain" in this context?
Responses
3 +6 undercover, secret,
Change log

Jan 31, 2022 18:46: Neil Ashby Created KOG entry

Discussion

Lisa Rosengard Jan 19, 2022:
It's been an interesting discussion with good responses.
wakana M (asker) Jan 18, 2022:
Thank you for the additional comments on the meaning of "domain". That is exactly what I was not sure about the meaning and wanted to know.
ezpz Jan 18, 2022:
Agreed. In this context domain refers to activities that are not only covert/hidden/barely noticed. So, instead of say paying a politician behind closed doors, it might be a publicly visible media campaign that uses fake news/unsubstantiated fears to sway the public towards a malicious call to action (like distrusting the government).
Lisa Rosengard Jan 18, 2022:
I add the meaning of 'domain' in case it's useful to know it as a field of knowledge or activity. It can be a land governed under one ruler or leadership. The information describes a considerable activity or practice that might be large then small, hidden as an illicit or forbidden system. It could arise from an unknown area then spread to reach other places and cause an unwelcome and threatening interference. Is it a warning?

Responses

+6
8 mins
Selected

undercover, secret,

"not limited to the covert domain" means that these illegal/security-related/threatening activities also occur in public institutions, businesses, governments, etc. - it's not just spycraft.
For example, Facebook, Cambridge Analytical and a very small company in Vancouver interfered in the UK Brexit referendum.
Peer comment(s):
agree ezpz : crap, i posted practically the same a minute too late, my apologies
2 mins
No need to apologise, and thanks.
agree Clauwolf
8 mins
Thanks.
agree Tony M
29 mins
Thanks
agree Carl Bickett (X)
1 hr
agree Tina Vonhof (X)
3 hrs
agree Simona Suzanna Muwazi
15 days
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Selected automatically based on peer agreement."
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