Intelligence and Security Informatics

The book constitutes the proceedings of the First European Conference on Intelligence and Security Informatics, EuroISI 2008 Intelligence and security informatics (ISI) is a multidisciplinary field encompassing methodologies, models, algorithms, and advanced tools for intelligence analysis, homeland security, terrorism research as well as security-related public policies. These proceedings contain 25 original papers, out of 48 submissions received, related to the topics of intelligence and security informatics. These papers cover a broad range of fields such as: social network analysis, knowledge discovery, web-based intelligence and analysis, privacy protection, access control, digital rights management, malware and intrusion detection, surveillance, crisis management, and computational intelligence, among others.JRC.G.2-Support to external securit

Fighting the network: MANET management in support of littoral operations

Advances in computer processing and communications capabilities have contributed to the recent explosion of mesh network technologies. These technologies’ operational benefits are of particular interest for those operating in the littorals. The dynamic complexities of the littorals force tactical decision-makers to adapt to a constantly changing battlespace in a constrained temporal and spatial environment. Ongoing research into the integration of unmanned systems and sensors as mobile ad-hoc network (MANET) nodes highlights the significant potential to improve situational awareness and force efficiency in the littoral environment. However, difficulties associated with tactical network operations and management make the littorals particularly challenging. There remains a need for a unified approach to managing these networks in a coherent and effective manner. The complexity of the littorals emphasizes the inherent interconnectedness of MANET management and command and control (C2). As a result, new and innovative approaches to C2 are also required. This thesis explores the value of modern network management systems as they contribute to the richness of the human-network interface, as well as the integration of network management and maneuver at the tactical level. The result is a proposal for a novel framework for littoral MANET management and C2 as a corollary of cyber-physical maneuver.http://archive.org/details/fightingnetworkm1094548561Outstanding ThesisLieutenant, United States NavyApproved for public release; distribution is unlimited

The Land, Space, and Cyberspace Nexus: Evolution of the Oldest Military Operations in the Newest Military Domains

Over the last century, the domains of air, space, and cyberspace have joined the traditional warfighting domains of land and sea. While the doctrine for land operations is relatively mature, the doctrine for space and cyberspace continue to evolve, often in an unstructured manner. This monograph examines the relationships among these domains and how they apply to U.S. Army and joint warfighting. It concentrates on the central question: How are U.S. military operations in the newest domains of space and cyberspace being integrated with operations in the traditional domain of land? This inquiry is divided into three major sections: • Existing Doctrine: This section presents an overview of the current state of joint and U.S. Army doctrinal development for each of the domains of land, space, and cyberspace. • Operations in Multiple Domains: This section examines the concept of cross-domain synergy and its ability to enhance globally integrated operations. • Future Operations: This section explores probable future operating environments as well as the resulting implications for U.S. Army and joint force development. It includes recommendations for policymakers and senior leaders regarding the future development and integration of space and cyberspace doctrine. Anticipated future trends favor the decreased emphasis on traditional large-scale land operations and increased frequency and intensity of conflict in space and cyberspace, perhaps even where these newer domains may become preeminent for a given operation. The joint staff’s pursuit of achieving cross-domain synergy in planning and operations offers a credible method to face some of the challenges of the future joint force, but this will likely remain an evolutionary vice revolutionary endeavor.https://press.armywarcollege.edu/monographs/1399/thumbnail.jp

Strategic Studies

John Ferris examines the Revolution in Military Affairs with regard to how The Biggest Force Multiplier?: Knowledge, Information and Warfare in the 21st Century affected discussions on military policy and the knowledge available to armed forces, thus shaping the nature of war.In Calculating Costs: A Critical Assessment of Verification Costs for a Fissile Material Cutoff (a regime discussed at the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva, Switzerland, in 1995), George MacLean and James Keeley examine the often overlooked financial aspects affecting the viability of a treaty crucial to the process of nuclear disarmament and arms control.  Their article examines the estimated costs of verifiying the cutoff, including analuyses of configurations of the cutoff itself, and the varying verification systems that may be implemented.Gavin Cameron's article, WMD Terrorism: No Longer of Question of If, but When? considers the likelihood of terrorists using chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear (CBRN) weapons after 9/11.  He argues that massive conventional weapons remain a more realistic threat, in part owing to the difficulties of acquiring and using CBRN weapons.  Past uses or attempted uses of such weapons by terrorists and the tactical choices made by the9/11 attackers are considered, and the effect of the attack on other groups' tactical choices in the future is then analyszed

Research Naval Postgraduate School, v.12, no.3, October 2002

NPS Research is published by the Research and Sponsored Programs, Office of the Vice President and Dean of Research, in accordance with NAVSOP-35. Views and opinions expressed are not necessarily those of the Department of the Navy.Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited

Evolving Army Needs for Space-Based Support

View the Executive SummaryThe Army has been involved with space-based military operations for well over a half-century. During this time, space operations have changed from a realm exclusive to scientists and engineers, to highly classified activities largely unknown to the general population, to the unveiling of space-based communication, imagery, surveillance, and environment capabilities that have become a foundation for all modern warfare. Today, such support is so ingrained into daily operations that most soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines assume it has been, and always will be, available for their use. But with such reliance comes vulnerability that potential adversaries may try to exploit. The evolution of Army space operations is well documented in many sources, thus this monograph serves not as a comprehensive history or detailed critique of the myriad accomplishments. Rather, it serves as a primer for current and future space-based operations to provide senior policymakers, decisionmakers, military leaders, and their respective staffs an overall appreciation for existing Army space capabilities and the challenges, opportunities, and risks associated with their use in joint operations.https://press.armywarcollege.edu/monographs/1461/thumbnail.jp

The implementation of IS on the knowledge management and mental models at the decision-making process

The emphasis of this research is to leverage Knowledge Flow Theory to enhance extant Decision Theory and decision support systems to improve the decision-making process in military organizations in general and to outline a research agenda for subsequent application to the Hellenic Navy. Thus, the challenge of this research effort is to expose the major factors that define the problem of the decision maker for correct decisions through their synthesis. The areas of the dynamic knowledge as well as the mental models have special gravity among the military personnel since they determine the decision making process. Therefore, the intention of the author will be to conduct an introduction of the existed literature and provide greater fidelity and insight into the mechanism within which the emerging technology can either support or in some cases improve our decisions. Hence, the basis of this thesis is to enlighten the technological approach for timely integrated decisions. The method that will be followed focuses on theoretical integration and is expected to result in a general decision-making process for the military that reflects explicit incorporation of Knowledge Flow Theory.http://archive.org/details/theimplementatio109455768Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited