Transcript Encryption - Valdosta State University

Group 1
FBI, CIA, and Homeland Security
Intoduction
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Original meaning of Encryption is “secrete
writing”
The purpose: To secure electronic
commerce and worldwide communication.
Encryption Products
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When used outside the United States
When used by terrorists, drug traffickers or
hostile foreign
In order to make sure the national security,
we have to sacrifice a little personal
freedom.
Terrorism
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Definition
-the unlawful use or threat of violence esp.
against the state or the public as a
politically motivated means of attack or
coercion
Article
Examples
Encrypted Document
Child Pornography
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World wide pedophiles rings sharing
pictures and info on victims.
Estimated 5000 national and international
pedophile rings.
Decryption would make it easier to find,
capture, try and convict these criminals.
Id Theft
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Id Theft is the fastest growing crime.
Estimated 700,000 people have some form
of their id stolen a year.
Mass Theft
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Immigrant Imposters
Goal of the F.B.I. and other law
agencies
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The goal of the F.B.I. and other law
agencies is to encourage the use of
encryption while preserving the ability of
law agencies to protect citizens.
Some Statistics
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In 1997, world-wide cases involving
encryption was at least 500.
The annual growth rate of these criminal
cases is 50 – 100%.
Conclusion
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Safety Concerns
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Terrorism
Espionage
Computer Crimes
Responsibility for safety
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Law enforcement
FBI,CIA, Department of Homeland Security
Conclusion
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Telephone
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means of communication
wiretapping on phone lines with a court order
Computer
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means of communication
decrypt computer data with a court order