National Security Agency

for users than it would be a disadvantage, for since users are explicitly aware of their lack of privacy, they still use this as a way to be known, and to put forth the way they wish to be seen by their peers. In 1958, a physicist at the Brookhaven National Laboratory had invented the first ever video game (which was extremely similar to the game Pong that had been created about ten years later) of which, led the way for single-player, multiplayer, MMORPG’s and the various other types of games…

"“We The Students…” Essay What role should the government play in monitoring Internet content? There have been conspiracy theories for years about the government always watching us. This theory was proven by Edward Snowden (a former CIA employee) when he leaked information that the NSA was surveilling us. Some people see him as a traitor others see him as a hero. Snowden is a hero because the government has no right to invade our privacy. THESIS: The government should not play a role in…

important because the nation relies on it to carry out its essential activities. Since there are many essential activities that must be carry out at all times across the nation, CI has been divided into 16 different CI sectors (Department of Homeland Security, 2017). While each sector is different and perform different functions, all CI sectors are interdependent. That means that each CI sector relies on the functions of other CI sector(s) in order to be able to carry out their functions. That…

When it comes to our national security, there are many threats. For instance, some may believe that biological weapons are the biggest threat, while others feel transnational crimes are. In my opinion, though, I believe that cyber-attacks are our biggest threat when it comes to national security. Cyber-crime, as well as cyber terrorism proceeds to be the most accelerated threat to citizens of the United States. Our digital foundation is so accessible when it comes to being attacked which is just…

Furthermore, ontological security of identities is crucial for inducement of conflicts, because ontological security fulfillment affirms a group’s self-identity. Groups seek ontological security because they want to maintain consistent self-concept (Steele 2008). Also, ontological security refers to the need to experience oneself as a whole. Thus, when group members feel relatively unstable and fragile about their identity, they can’t understand who they are and a deep uncertainty renders the…

"Government Internet Monitoring: Side Effects, And Where to Draw the Line National security is tricky to keep track of now. With cellular phones, the internet, and various other forms of national and international communication and commerce, the government has found multiple ways to monitor and protect people from malicious/illegal content. The issue, however, with the many ways the government can monitor internet usage, is where to draw the line. Monitoring isn't perfect, but it needs some…

Where do I see myself as vulnerable to surveillance? I believe that question has an obvious answer. I’m vulnerable to it everywhere, all the time. Someone may have tapped into the camera lens at the top of my computer screen and is watching me type this very essay. While I walk to go eat lunch, I pass students on their phones. How do I know they aren’t taking a picture of me, intentionally or not? Maybe they’re making a phone call. Any remote noise I make can be transmitted to whoever the…

Governments spying on Governments Spying on governments from different countries could be useful, but wrong at certain times. You never know when the next war could start, or where the criminal the government wants is. I am going to debate on if spying can be appropriate, can it be erring, or unnecessary and dangerous. Is spying appropriate on some measures? Firstly I believe that spying on opposing governments is useful. You may find out the information needed for future terms. There are many…

with the above.” (Lothian 1, NSA document) This agreement, known as the UKUSA Treaty, (afterward involving the Communications Security Establishment (CSE) of Canada, the Australian Defense Security Directorate (DSD), and the General Communications Security Bureau (GCSB) of New Zealand in 1948), would later become the ECHELON system, managed by the National Security Agency (NSA). This ECHELON system placed “intercept stations…

Edward Snowden is responsible for one of the largest acts of espionage ever committed. He revealed sensitive information about wrongdoings of the Central Intelligence Agency, who were guilty of unethical acts of phone and internet surveillance. INTRODUCTION Edward Snowden, a former contractor employed to the CIA in the United States of America, left the country after leaking sensitive information to the public about extensive acts of internet and phone surveillance by the American government for…