What should be done if the radio network is found to be insecure?

When a radio network is found to be insecure, authenticating your identity becomes essential for maintaining operational security. This process helps to verify that you are a legitimate user of the network and ensures that communication remains restricted to authorized individuals. Authentication procedures often include the use of passwords, codes, or other methods to ensure that unauthorized users cannot access the network, thereby reducing the risk of interception or exploitation by adversaries.

While changing the channel can be a temporary solution to avoid potential eavesdropping, it does not necessarily address the root cause of the insecurity. Notifying a supervisor is important for situational awareness and may lead to further actions or protocols, but it does not directly protect the integrity of the communications. Shutting down the radio may seem like a definitive action, but it halts all communication, which could be detrimental in a tactical situation where continuous coordination is critical.

Therefore, authenticating your identity prioritizes the protection of sensitive information and ensures that you remain connected securely within the network.