In threat modeling for an OSINT operation, what is the primary purpose of identifying potential threats?

To determine the legal jurisdiction of the investigation

To prioritize countermeasures based on the likelihood and impact of each threat

To ensure that all collected data is encrypted

To create a backup plan for data storage

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