Out of the ordinary : finding hidden threats by analyzing unusual behavior

Out of the ordinary finding hidden threats by analyzing unusual behavior

Presents a unique approach to selecting and assembling disparate pieces of information to produce a general understanding of a threat. The Atypical Signal Analysis and Processing schema identifies atypical behavior potentially related to terror activity; puts it into context; generates and tests hyp...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor Corporativo: Rand Corporation (-)
Otros Autores: Hollywood, John S., 1973- (-)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Santa Monica, CA : RAND Corp 2004.
Materias:
Criminal behavior, Prediction of > United States.
Crime forecasting > United States.
Criminal methods > United States.
Terrorism > Forecasting.
Terrorism > Psychological aspects.
Intelligence service > United States.
National security > United States.
Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009421493106719
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Cover; Preface; The RAND Corporation Quality Assurance Process; Contents; Figures; Tables; Summary; Acknowledgments; Acronyms; CHAPTER ONE - Introduction; Prologue: Something Bad Happened on November 9th; The Problem of Connecting the Dots in Intelligence; Cognitive Processes for Connecting the Dots; A Solution for Connecting the Dots-The Atypical Signal Analysis and Processing Schema; Outline of the Monograph; CHAPTER TWO - Data Analyzed in the ASAP Schema; Types of Data; Sources of Data; CHAPTER THREE - The Atypical Signal Analysis and ProcessingArchitecture; The Scope of an ASAP System
  • Levels of Analysis in the ASAP ArchitectureMajor Functional Components Within the Architecture; Linking Dots; Generating and Testing Hypotheses; Control of the ASAP Architecture; Roles of Human Analysts and Automated Agents; CHAPTER FOUR - Finding the Dots; Finding Dots with Rules; Representing Context; Dimensions of Context; High-Dimensionality Detection Agents; CHAPTER FIVE - Connecting the Dots; Similarity Connections; Complementary Connections; CHAPTER SIX - Understanding the Dots: Generating and Testing Hypotheses; Generating Hypotheses; Testing Hypotheses; CHAPTER SEVEN - Conclusion
  • SummaryA Research Plan; Conclusion: Recommendations for Action; APPENDIX A - Case Study: "The November 9th Incident"; APPENDIX B - Systems Related to the ASAP Architecture; Bibliography

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