ARTICLES BY DANIEL SOMMER

The US

Academic programs such as a bachelor’s degree in protection have become increasingly popular over the past decade Protection programs include equipping professionals in the strategic security field with the theoretical and on-the-job skills to protect and secure corporations, executives, and governments

In today’s environment, intelligence analysts must be on the cutting edge of technology and equipped with only the best analytical tools Intelligence gathering and analysis has changed considerably over the past few decades with technological advancement

Any individual that keeps up with current events will note the recent influx of unrest throughout the world, including the pervasive presence of Somali pirates in the Indian Ocean, as well as unrest throughout the Middle East and North Africa These events contribute to a higher threat level throughout the world and therefore these countries have an increased need for counter-terrorism specialists who can make sense of the current situation and proactively prevent future terrorist acts

The House Intelligence Committee recently held a hearing on why the Intelligence Community was not able to provide more accurate and timely information on the political situation in Egypt The Intelligence Community provided over 400 reports which documented instability within this region yet at least to the American public, it appears that the Intelligence Community was caught off guard when President Mubarak actually stepped down from power

Intelligence education has always been one avenue through which individuals prepared themselves for a career in the US

Service members seeking additional education, including Bachelors and Masters degrees, are a unique group of individuals and are often forced to juggle a number of factors in their lives, including work (which often includes deployment), family, and additional education, among others When looking for alternative ways to obtain advanced education, military members often explore distance military education options such as online education, which typically allows students to balance their education with other pursuits

Introduction Given the current global threat environment, an increasing number of organizations are augmenting or creating new intelligence training programs These programs are designed to train future leaders in law enforcement, intelligence and counterterrorism, military, and even in the corporate world in the art and science behind effective intelligence gathering and analysis

The proliferation of social media technology over the past few years coupled with the recent leak of 250,000 classified documents by Wikileaks suggests that traditional means of intelligence analysis and intelligence gathering must continue to evolve and adapt Intelligence training in the future must take into consideration the rise of social media and the role it will play in intelligence analysis from both the way in which an analyst gathers and uses information as well as how governments prevent classified information from being leaked

One of the best ways to deal with an emergency is to plan for it prior to its happening This is the mantra of professionals in the strategic security field

One of the many benefits that soldiers receive when they commit to military service is access to generous education benefits The Montgomery G

There are individuals who get a thrill out of knowing something first These people enjoy getting that first tidbit of information before anyone else does

If you are looking for a stable career with plenty of job prospects, you might want to consider the terrorism and security industry There are thousands of jobs listed with the federal government in this industry at a number of agencies, such as The Department of Homeland Security, the Defense Intelligence Agency, the State Department, and several others

In 2009, CNNMoneycom ranked intelligence analysts as having the 9th best job in America

After the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001, the 9/11 Commission released a report that in part detailed the intelligence failures leading up to the incident One of the main issues that it noted was a break down in intelligence management

Many people are drawn to careers in intelligence because they are portrayed as being filled with intrigue and excitement In truth, not all intelligence jobs are like those you see in the movies – especially entry level intelligence positions

Military intelligence not only aids in the formulation of military operations, but it also plays a strong role in anti terrorism efforts (as well as the military in general) Much of this country’s fight against terrorism is fought overseas by brave men and women who serve in the armed services

Intelligence collection is a vital part of keeping this country safe from foreign and terrorist attacks In order to do so, the intelligence community gathers information from many different areas through several different tactics

Anti-terrorism training is a hot topic in current events In fact, according to a recent news report, even the Philadelphia Parking Authority is receiving anti-terrorism training to enable them to spot potential car bombs,

With the recent attempted Times’ Square car-bombing in New York, the issue of terrorist acts in North America has been brought to the forefront once again This issue is a reminder that as a country we must continually train individuals to obtain the skills in intelligence analysis and collection necessary to protect against the terrorist threat

Corporate intelligence encompasses a wide range of strategic security activities including risk management, security consulting, competitive market analysis, and workplace violence Some companies provide all source and open source intelligence analyses and products to government agencies and larger corporations with global operations

An intelligence career can be many different things, as there are many niche specializations in the field of intelligence According to the government website for intelligence, www

Intelligence Management Continues to Grow: In the world of criminal justice, there are not many resources that are of greater importance than intelligence when it comes to preventing crime and acts of terrorism The law enforcement community knows this and that is why the concept of intelligence-led policing has become ever present

Due to the changing face of terrorism and related threats to the security of the United States, the field of strategic security will continue to hire employees with specific skill sets and knowledge bases to help combat terrorism and protect the United States Military officers and enlisted personnel have developed a better understanding of cultures and threat dynamics through their deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan

Fusion intelligence is a term used in the United States to describe the nexus between state and local law enforcement and national intelligence activities both in terms of process and outcome The idea behind fusion intelligence, essentially, is to enhance situational awareness so that officials at the local, state, and federal level can better understand and, hence respond, to threats in local communities that may affect national security