From Dr. Steven Brown | December 10th, 2008
A report from the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS),“Securing Cyberspace for the 44th Presidency”, suggests that cyber-security is now a major security problem and a national approach is needed – but at the same time needs to balance security and civil liberties.
While a government-private partnership is needed, much of cyber-security associated with the military is naturally classified, and cyber-security associated with private enterprise is still not fully developed and ad hoc in many cases. So, can the United States, as a nation, develop a comprehensive national cyber-security plan? Can these two seemingly mutually-exclusive concepts develop a single comprehensive plan?
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From Mary Brown | December 5th, 2008
I read an article the other day that describes how the Department of Homeland Security has begun to implement the use of RFID (radio-frequency identification) technology to track immigration detainees. These detainees will be outfitted with bracelets that use triangulation to establish their physical presence within a five-to-fifteen foot radius, depending on whether the detainee is inside or outside. Potential ways that this information will be used include ensuring that officials can prove the exact location of detainees following an incident. The facility itself will be wired with RFID readers scattered liberally throughout the building and grounds to ensure that there is adequate coverage at all times.
There is an Alzheimer’s facility in Florida that recently agreed to pilot-injected RFID chips into some of their disoriented residents to ensure that, should they wander off, the staff is able to use GPS to track the chip and locate the resident and ensure that they find their way home safely. Those who support this technology explain that using an article of clothing or jewelry to store the RFID chip may not be effective because disoriented people are too likely to shed these items. READ ON
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From Dr. Steven Brown | December 1st, 2008
Here is an interesting guide to personal anti-terrorism protection. Antiterrorism Personal Protection Guide: A Self-Help Guide to Antiterrorism covers basic areas of concern such as home, personal, and travel, as well as non-basic areas, like responding to chemical threats and being taken hostage.
Please take a look at feel free to share your comments on its usefulness.
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