ADVISE. ADVISE (Analysis, Dissemination, Visualization, Insight, and Semantic Enhancement) is a research and development program within the United States Department of Homeland Security Threat and Vulnerability Testing and Assessment (TVTA) portfolio.
It is reported to be developing a massive data mining system, which would collect and analyze data on everyone in the United States and perform a "threat analysis" of them.[1] The data can be everything from financial records, phone records, emails, blog entries, website searches, and any other electronic information that can be put into a computer system.[2] The information is then analyzed, and used to monitor social threats such as community-forming, terrorism, political organizing, or crime.[3] See also[edit] References[edit] External links[edit]
Analysis Dissemination Visualization Insight and Semantic Enhancement (ADVISE) DHS' data mining sparks more controversy. Although the Homeland Security Department terminated a controversial visual analytics data mining program this summer, it continues to engage in visual analytics research in a separate program, a spokeswoman confirmed.
The ongoing visual analytics research at the Science and Technology Directorate is being publicized as a means of eventually identifying terrorists through potential use of data collected from video surveillance footage, cell phone calls, photos, bank records, chat rooms and e-mails. But no real-world, operational data is actually being used in the research, said DHS spokeswoman Amy Kudwa. “It relies on synthetic data,’ Kudwa said. “It is purely research on ways to interact with data.” Visual analytics is considered a form of data mining, which is defined as use of computer programs to find hidden patterns in large amounts of data and to use those patterns to predict behavior. The newsletter also suggests the program may be used eventually to predict behavior. Homeland Security. Progress Guiding Principles The President’s highest priority is to keep the American people safe.
He is committed to ensuring the United States is true to our values and ideals while also protecting the American people. The President is committed to securing the homeland against 21st century threats by preventing terrorist attacks and other threats against our homeland, preparing and planning for emergencies, and investing in strong response and recovery capabilities.
We will help ensure that the Federal Government works with states and local governments, and the private sector as close partners in a national approach to prevention, mitigation, and response. The National Security Strategy, released May 27, 2010, lays out a strategic approach for advancing American interests, including the security of the American people, a growing U.S. economy, support for our values, and an international order that can address 21st century challenges. Read the full National Security Strategy (pdf) United States Department of Homeland Security Topics Page. Latest news from USA TODAY Al-Qaeda weighed hitting oil tankers, drillng platforms As recently as last year, al-Qaeda considered targeting oil tankers and drilling platforms at sea in an attempt to disrupt the global economy and punish Western nations, according to an advisory issued by the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI.
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