Regaining Security
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Regaining Security
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Author : William J. Weida
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2020-10-12
Regaining Security written by William J. Weida and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-10-12 with Social Science categories.
First published in 1997, this volume observes that of all the materials, systems and facilities that designed and operated nuclear weapons, the most readily available assets for reuse are often identified as the highly enriched uranium (HEU) and plutonium from warheads. However, proliferation concerns the reuse of much of this material unlikely. This book explores the economic issues surrounding the major expenditures facing the US as it attempts to dispose of weapon-grade nuclear materials in a proliferation-resistant manner. The book discusses the economic values of plutonium and HEU, the economic nature of the nuclear industry, reprocessing and operations costs, the economics of ‘burning’ plutonium to generate electrical power, the economics of down-blending and ‘burning’ HEU, military conversion as a rationale for selecting plutonium disposition options, the economics of transmutation, and the economics of other proposals ranging from monitored surface storage to vitrification. The book concludes by identifying the major cost drivers affecting all disposition options.
The Naked Crowd
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Author : Jeffrey Rosen
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2004-01-13
The Naked Crowd written by Jeffrey Rosen and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-01-13 with Political Science categories.
In The Naked Crowd, acclaimed author Jeffrey Rosen makes an impassioned argument about how to preserve freedom, privacy, and security in a post-9/11 world. How we use emerging technologies, he insists, will be crucial to the preservation of essential American ideals. In our zeal to catch terrorists and prevent future catastrophic events, we are going too far—largely because of irrational fears—and violating essential American freedoms. That’s the contention at the center of this persuasive new polemic by Jeffrey Rosen, legal affairs editor of The New Republic, which builds on his award-winning book The Unwanted Gaze. Through wide-ranging reportage and cultural analysis, Rosen argues that it is possible to strike an effective and reasonable balance between liberty and security. Traveling from England to Silicon Valley, he offers a penetrating account of why well-designed laws and technologies have not always been adopted. Drawing on a broad range of sources—from the psychology of fear to the latest Code Orange alerts and airport security technologies—he also explores the reasons that the public, the legislatures, the courts, and technologists have made feel-good choices that give us the illusion of safety without actually making us safer. He describes the dangers of implementing poorly thought out technologies that can make us less free while distracting our attention from responses to terrorism that might work. Rosen also considers the social and technological reasons that the risk-averse democracies of the West continue to demand ever-increasing levels of personal exposure in a search for an illusory and emotional feeling of security. In Web logs, chat rooms, and reality TV shows, an increasing number of citizens clutter the public sphere with private revelations best kept to themselves. The result is the peculiar ordeal of living in the Naked Crowd, in which few aspects of our lives are immune from public scrutiny. With vivid prose and persuasive analysis, The Naked Crowd is both an urgent warning about the choices we face in responding to legitimate fears of terror and a vision for a better future.
Byting Back Regaining Information Superiority Against 21st Century Insurgents
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Author : Martin C. Libicki
language : en
Publisher: Rand Corporation
Release Date : 2007-09-28
Byting Back Regaining Information Superiority Against 21st Century Insurgents written by Martin C. Libicki and has been published by Rand Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-09-28 with Study Aids categories.
U.S. counterinsurgency efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan have failed to exploit information power, which could be a U.S. advantage but instead is being used advantageously by insurgents. Because insurgency and counterinsurgency involve a battle for the allegiance of a population between a government and an armed opposition movement, the key to exploiting information power is to connect with and learn from the population itself, increasing the effectiveness of both the local government and the U.S. military and civilian services engaged in supporting it. Utilizing mostly available networking technology, the United States could achieve early, affordable, and substantial gains in the effectiveness of counterinsurgency by more open, integrated, and inclusive information networking with the population, local authorities, and coalition partners. The most basic information link with the population would be an information technology (IT)-enhanced, fraud-resistant registry-census. The most promising link would come from utilizing local cell phone networks, which are proliferating even among poor countries. Access to data routinely collected by such networks can form the basis for security services such as enhanced-911 and forensics. The cell phones of a well-wired citizenry can be made tantamount to sensor fields in settled areas. They can link indigenous forces with each other and with U.S. forces without interoperability problems; they can also track the responses of such forces to emergencies. Going further, outfitting weaponry with video cameras would bolster surveillance, provide lessons learned, and guard against operator misconduct. Establishing a national Wiki can help citizens describe their neighborhoods to familiarize U.S. forces with them and can promote accountable service delivery. All such information can improve counterinsurgency operations by making U.S. forces and agencies far better informed than they are at present. The authors argue that today?s military and intelligence networks-being closed, compartmentalized, controlled by information providers instead of users, and limited to U.S. war fighters-hamper counterinsurgency and deprive the United States of what ought to be a strategic advantage. In contrast, based on a review of 160 requirements for counterinsurgency, the authors call for current networks to be replaced by an integrated counterinsurgency operating network (ICON) linking U.S. and indigenous operators, based on principles of inclusiveness, integration, and user preeminence. Utilizing the proposed ways of gathering information from the population, ICON would improve the timeliness, reliability, and relevance of information, while focusing security restrictions on truly sensitive information. The complexity and sensitivity of counterinsurgency call for vastly better use of IT than has been seen in Iraq and Afghanistan. Here is a practical plan for just that.
The Psychology Of Security Emergency And Risk
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Author : F. Borghini
language : en
Publisher: WIT Press
Release Date : 2016-07-28
The Psychology Of Security Emergency And Risk written by F. Borghini and has been published by WIT Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-07-28 with Psychology categories.
Providing a unified introduction to the underlying ideas of the Psychology of Security, Emergency and Risk (PSER), this book highlights the usefulness of a basic psychological knowledge for all those working in this field and summarizes the main dynamic processes associated with the helping relationship: from the neurological pathway of the emotions to the entirely virtual functions of the real Ego, all of these estimable by the oneiric test contained in the appendix. The authors include, in each of the dedicated chapters, the current theories and worked examples to reinforce every argument: from communications rules to the knowledge of terrorism’s cultural background, in its psychological, biological and environmental component. The last important goal at the end of each chapter is to offer the reader, by confronting their own experiences with analysed realities, the possibility to discover the sense of one’s personal identity.
The Elderly Trap Uncovering Scams And Reclaiming Security In The Golden Years
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Author : Richard D. Krause
language : en
Publisher: Richard D Krause
Release Date : 2024-05-29
The Elderly Trap Uncovering Scams And Reclaiming Security In The Golden Years written by Richard D. Krause and has been published by Richard D Krause this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-05-29 with Business & Economics categories.
In a world where trust is a cherished commodity, our elderly loved ones are often the most vulnerable targets of deceit and manipulation. "The Elderly Trap" is a poignant and comprehensive exploration of the heart-wrenching world of elderly abuse and scams, based on personal experience that led to a compelling journey of discovery. The author, a man with six decades of martial arts expertise and a wealth of knowledge in security matters, shares a bewilderingly humbling personal story. He thought he was prepared for anything, having seen action in diverse settings worldwide. But one day, in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, reality struck hard. Left without power in the sweltering heat, he sought refuge for his family in a local motel. What followed was a bewildering encounter with an assailant, a moment of vulnerability that revealed the frailty of invincibility. This moment of shock and vulnerability became the catalyst for the author's deep dive into the world of elderly abuse and scams. Through extensive research and introspection, he uncovered a perplexing issue that affects countless individuals in their retirement years in America and around the world. "The Elderly Trap" is more than just an exposé of fraud; it's a call to action, a wake-up call to recognize the vulnerability of our elderly loved ones. It empowers readers to become advocates, protectors, and champions for the elderly. With knowledge, awareness, and vigilance, we can dismantle the traps that ensnare our loved ones. Through compelling personal narratives, detailed insights, and practical advice, this book sheds light on the bewildering array of tactics used by fraudsters to exploit the elderly. It unveils the cruel deceptions that threaten not only the financial security of our seniors but also their dignity and trust. "The Elderly Trap" encourages us to reclaim our roles as advocates, to support and protect the elderly, and to foster communities that prioritize their well-being. By sharing stories and experiences, we aim to inspire change, to bring back the reverence for our elders that was once the norm. Join us in this enlightening journey to safeguard the elderly, to ensure their golden years are filled with security, respect, and the dignity they deserve. "The Elderly Trap" is your guide to creating a world where our seniors can age with grace, free from the bewildering shadows of exploitation.
Advances In Cryptology Crypto 94
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Author : Yvo G. Desmedt
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2008-10-20
Advances In Cryptology Crypto 94 written by Yvo G. Desmedt and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-10-20 with Computers categories.
The CRYPTO ’94 conference is sponsored by the International Association for Cryptologic Research (IACR), in co-operation with the IEEE Computer Society Technical Committee on Security and Privacy. It has taken place at the Univ- sity of California, Santa Barbara, from August 21-25,1994. This is the fourteenth annual CRYPTO conference, all of which have been held at UCSB. This is the first time that proceedings are available at the conference. The General Chair, Jimmy R. Upton has been responsible for local organization, registration, etc. There were 114 submitted papers which were considered by the Program Committee. Of these, 1 was withdrawn and 38 were selected for the proce- ings. There are also 3 invited talks. Two of these are on aspects of cryptog- phy in the commercial world. The one on hardware aspects will be presented by David Maher (AT&T), the one on software aspects by Joseph Pato (Hewlett- Packard). There will also be a panel discussion on “Securing an Electronic World: Are We Ready?” The panel members will be: Ross Anderson, Bob Blakley, Matt Blaze, George Davida, Yvo Desmedt (moderator), Whitfield Diffie, Joan Feig- baum, Blake Greenlee, Martin Hellman, David Maher, Miles Smid. The topic of the panel will be introduced by the invited talk of Whitfield Diffie on ”Securing the Information Highway. ” These proceedings contain revised versions of the 38 contributed talks. Each i paper was sent to at least 3 members of the program committee for comments.
Department Of Defense Authorization For Appropriations For Fiscal Year 2013 And The Future Years Defense Program Military Posture
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Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Armed Services
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2012
Department Of Defense Authorization For Appropriations For Fiscal Year 2013 And The Future Years Defense Program Military Posture written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Armed Services and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Military research categories.
Genocide Risk And Resilience
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Author : B. Ingelaere
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2013-11-13
Genocide Risk And Resilience written by B. Ingelaere and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-11-13 with Social Science categories.
This interdisciplinary volume aims to understand the linkages between the origins and aftermaths of genocide. Exploring social dynamics and human behaviour, this collection considers the interplay of various psychological, political, anthropological and historical factors at work in genocidal processes.
Ontological Insecurity In The European Union
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Author : Catarina Kinnvall
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2020-05-21
Ontological Insecurity In The European Union written by Catarina Kinnvall and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-05-21 with Political Science categories.
The European Union (EU) faces many crises and risks to its security and existence. While few of them threaten the lives of EU citizens, they all create a sense of anxiety and insecurity about the future for many ordinary Europeans. This comprehensive volume explores the concept of ‘ontological security’ which was introduced into international relations over a decade ago to better understand the ‘security of being’ found in feelings of fear, anxiety, crisis, and threat to wellbeing. The authors make use of this concept to explore how narratives of European integration have been part of public discourses in the post-war period and how reconciliation dynamics, national biographical narratives and memory politics have been enacted to create ontological security. Within this context, they also discuss the anxiety of the ‘remainers’ in the Brexit referendum and the consequences of its failure to address the ontological anxieties and insecurities of remain voters. The book also explores: how European security firms market ontological security and provide an ontological security-inspired reading of the EU’s relations with post-communist states; the EU and NATO’s engagement with hybrid threats; and the EU as an anxious community. This book was originally published as a special issue of the journal European Security.
Regaining The Dream
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Author : Roberto G. Quercia
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2011-07-27
Regaining The Dream written by Roberto G. Quercia and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-07-27 with Business & Economics categories.
Millions of Americans have lost their homes since the start of the recession initiated by the financial crisis of 2008–09. But is the dream of homeownership for America's working families obsolete, an aspiration from a bygone era? Regaining the Dream rejects that notion and proposes a way to strengthen the financial system while simultaneously promoting an equitable and viable American homeownership policy. For the first time, the authors of Regaining the Dream offer data-driven evidence on how the mortgage industry can serve working families in the United States, pointing the way to a pragmatic housing policy that promotes the opportunity for sustainable homeownership. Taking the reader step by step through the lending crisis and what caused it, the authors include useful and clear definitions of terms heard almost daily in news coverage. And they give a fair account of the history behind Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and the new Dodd-Frank law, explaining what remains to be done to uphold one of the defining characteristics of the American dream.