Title: Emergent Information Technologies and Enabling Policies for Counter-Terrorism
Description: Explores both counter-terrorism and enabling policy dimensions of emerging information technologies in national security   After the September 11th attacks, "connecting the dots" has become the watchword for using information and intelligence to protect the United States from future terrorist attacks. Advanced and emerging information technologies offer key assets in confronting a secretive, asymmetric, and networked enemy. Yet, in a free and open society, policies must ensure that these powerful technologies are used responsibly, and that privacy and civil liberties remain protected.   Emergent Information Technologies and Enabling Policies for Counter-Terrorism provides a unique, integrated treatment of cutting-edge counter-terrorism technologies and their corresponding policy options. Featuring contributions from nationally recognized authorities and experts, this book brings together a diverse knowledge base for those charged with protecting our nation from terrorist attacks while preserving our civil liberties.   Topics covered include:    Counter-terrorism modeling  Quantitative and computational social science  Signal processing and information management techniques  Semantic Web and knowledge management technologies  Information and intelligence sharing technologies  Text/data processing and language translation technologies  Social network analysis  Legal standards for data mining  Potential structures for enabling policies  Technical system design to support policy     Countering terrorism in today's world requires innovative technologies and corresponding creative policies; the two cannot be practically and realistically addressed separately. Emergent Information Technologies and Enabling Policies for Counter-Terrorism offers a comprehensive examination of both areas, serving as an essential resource for students, practitioners, researchers, developers, and decision-makers.
Subjects: Computer Technology, Nonfiction, Information technology, Terrorism, prevention