You are here: silicon.com > Resources > White Papers > Professions and Industries > Homeland Security > Border Security

Border Security White Papers

Biological Weapons: A National Security Problem That Requires a Public Health Response

Overview This paper clarifies the definitions associated with biological weapons and chronicles the rising threat of biological weapons over time. Given the real threat of a large-scale biological attack, defense against biological weapons should not only be considered a national security issue, but also public health priority. Sustainable defense, response, and deterrence against a biological attack are rooted in an effective public health system.

Further White Paper Details
Publisher	Princeton University	File Format	PDF, requires Acrobat Rdr 5
Date Published	August 2002
Format	White Papers
Topics	Border Security

Did you find this white paper useful? 1 out of 1 users found this white paper useful

SAP Arms the NATO Maintenance and Supply Agency for Success

Publisher:
SAP

Advanced Global Name Recognition Technology

Publisher:
IBM

Dynamic Situational Awareness: GeoWireless Solutions

Publisher:
Northrop Grumman

Department of Homeland Security: Addressing Management Challenges That Face Immigration Enforcement Agencies

Publisher:
Government Accountability Office

Rumsfeld: Overcoming Insurgency Key to Iraq Assuming Security Mission

Publisher:
United States Department of Defense

Industry underestimating DoS attack threat

The study found that an average of almost 5,000 DoS attacks are taking place each week, but warned the figure is probably even greater as most companies will conceal such an attack, not wanting outsiders to know they have been hit.

Channel:
Security Strategy

Oracle software flaws pose server attack threat

The requests force the database to consume all memory on a server crashing the operating system like in a DoS attack. A DoS attack is an assault on a network that floods it with so many additional requests that regular traffic is either slowed or...

Channel:
Servers

Game server flaw poses attack threat

Multiplayer game servers that let players attack each other in virtual worlds could be the latest tool for online scofflaws to digitally attack other computers on the Internet, according to a security firm.

Which companies face the biggest cyber attack threat?

Banking and utilities are two of the most at-risk sectors when it comes to the threat of attack by malicious code, such as hacks, worms and viruses. Financial institutions such as banks and utility firms such as power companies are unsurprisingly...

Channel:
Security Strategy

Leader: The home user attack threat

Far removed from the curtain twitching of neighbourhood gossips, this threat involves gangs of organised criminals and a plague upon society. The bill for this is mainly picked up by businesses but as long as home users continue to carry on...

Channel:
Security Strategy

Why no united front on cyber crime?

After all, if the FBI only has a team of 100 officers to deal with all cyber crime offences and Interpol has perhaps only three for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, the level of priority and the scale of the challenge now facing our joined-up...

Live Webcast: Telecoms 2.0 - Where is telecoms heading?

In this webcast, our panel of experts will review where we are with next generation telecoms in the UK, working through the concept of 'Telecoms 2.0': - Realising the potential of Next Generation Networks - why it isn't just about the technology? - What attributes should firms be looking for in their telco partner? - Is the relationship between telco provider and customer changing? - What things need to happen to make next generation services a reality? - You say you want the supplier to change. Do you want to change too? - What is Telecoms 2.0?

Publisher:
ZDNet UK

Telecom 2.0: Mind over matter

ntl:Telewest Business believes that the role of the telco is evolving. Gone are the days when it was enough to simply focus on circuits and minutes, customers now need a far higher degree of interaction and look for suppliers who will talk business solutions with them.

Publisher:
ntl:Telewest Business

IBM Information Server Change Data Capture

In today's fast-paced world, access to real-time data has never been more important. To be successful, organizations need to be able to report and analyze corporate data quickly and easily, regardless of what applications created the data, what platform they're running on, or what database they're stored in.

Publisher:
IBM

An examination of server consolidation: the trends that can drive efficiencies and help businesses gain a competitive edge

This white paper provides a starting point for organizations contemplating server consolidation. It includes an overview of server consolidation concepts and techniques and provides guidance on methodologies. It also looks at the potential cost savings associated with server consolidation and offers information on how organizations can sustain the advantage they have gained by consolidating their servers.

Publisher:
IBM

Also on silicon.com

Site Navigation:

Border Security White Papers

Biological Weapons: A National Security Problem That Requires a Public Health Response

Quick Sitemap Links:

About Us

Search

Blogs

Verticals

Advertising Features

CNET Networks in Europe

CNET Networks in the United States

CNET Networks in Asia Pacific