Expertise and technology for national security a fortune worlds most admired company caci develops, integrates, sustains, and operates command and control c2 solutions, consisting of hardware, software, and interfaces that provide robust, seamless c2 capabilities. Emerging and readily available technologies and national. The foundational quantum principles lie at the heart of the benefits that quantum information technology may bring, but they also create distinct challenges to realizing these benefits on a large scale figure 1. National security objectively means the absence of threats to acquired values and subjectively, the absence of fear that such values will be attacked. Guideline for identifying an information system as a. National security implications of fifth generation 5g mobile technologies architecture. A statutorily mandated document, the nss explains to the american people, u.
The role of information technology in national security. At the same time, concerns regarding the nations telecommunications infrastructure should not be confused with misgivings about the international standardsetting process. Information technology is driving rapid increases in the autonomous capabilities of unmanned systems, from selfdriving cars to factory robots, and increasingly autonomous unmanned systems will play a significant role in future conflicts as well. I applaud the work of the nstc committee on homeland and national security in developing this s trategy, and i ask for their continued diligence in developing and promoting policy initiatives and management that will realize the strategys vision for a more agile and resilient national security science, technology, and innovation enterprise.
Department of defense dod and other nations are developing ai applications for a range of military functions. By taking simple pragmatic steps today, government leaders can prepare their organizations for the coming quantum future. National security law and policy affect nearly every aspect of our lives, our health, our safety, and our dignity. Technology for national security linkedin slideshare. This band 23 committee is supported by a band 1 roundtable with representation from the same agencies. The goal of this workshop is to share new ideas with system architects and advanced technology developers in an. A statutorily mandated document, the nss explains to. The sovereignty and security of the united states, and the protection of its citizens and property around the world, remain the bedrock of national security. A comprehensive report on school safety technology prepared for the department of justices national institute of justice prepared by the johns hopkins university applied physics laboratory. Product of the committee on homeland and national security. Rapid developments in artificial intelligence, autonomy and unmanned systems, digital infrastructure, networking and social media, and disinformation are profoundly altering the national security landscape. Confronting national security threats in the technology age. The expansive scope of national security makes it a topic of utmost importance to all americans.
Autonomous weapons center for a new american security. Advanced sensors, smart weapons, and stealth aircraft are a few of the advances developed by the united states in recent decades. Now the issue is one of national economic security, with a focus. On march 11, governance studies at brookings will hosted a book event to discuss the new threats to national security and the developing framework for confronting the technology enabled threats of. National institute of justice nij to examine more closely the types of technology that u. According to a 2019 study, starting in the 2010s nearly onethird of patented u. Emerging technology and national security homeland security. In 1990, just as the cold war was winding down, a regional. Technology is the making, usage and knowledge of tools, machines, techniques, system or methods of organisation in order to solve a problem a specific function. Fips 1402 interpretation, national institute of standards and technology, 100 bureau drive, stop 8900, gaithersburg, md 208998900.
Leas are acquiring and implementing, and the degree to which the use of technology is linked to strategy development and larger organizational change within policing. In todays world, national security for a superpower is meaningless without a strong military capability as well. The course will examine how technology has become increasingly important in national security policy over time. Emerging and readily available technologies and national security addresses topics such as the ethics of using autonomous weapons that may be available in the future. Guideline for identifying an information system as a national security system 3. Nuclear defense research and development strategic plan for. Drew spaniel, lead researcher, icit rob roy, fellow, icit, and public sector cto, micro focus government solutions. Technology can be used for the protection of national integrity and from enemies. Publicationsdocumentsanzctcnationalcounterterrorismplan. Technology is a strategic national security component. Additionally, the course will identify the players in the formation of science policy, the roles they play, how the types, uncertainties and availability of data affect science and. The realists guide to quantum technology and national. Historical background first, however, let me relate some historical background. Arnold wolfers, 1960 national security then is the ability to preserve the nations physical integrity and territory.
Must replace irresponsible practices with a culture of institutionalized security by. For a more indepth description of superposition and entanglement, see appendix. Linton wells ii is a visiting distinguished research fellow in the institute for national strategic studies at the national defense university. This document provides guidelines developed in conjunction with the department of defense, including the national security agency, for identifying an information system as a national security system. In contrast, part of the department of the treasurys mission is to promote the conditions that enable economic growth and stability, which may often correspond to a.
Jun 19, 2015 for more information visit the university of chicago law school website national security. Nuclear defense research and development strategic plan. Dec 18, 2017 the publication of the national security strategy nss is a milestone for any presidency. Current national security situation strategically, singapore is an economic link between the industrial and developing countries of east asia, europe, and the middle east. The national security science and technology interdepartmental committee as described on page 2, providing an engagement mechanism across the key federal agencies. Innovation and national security council on foreign relations. The publication of the national security strategy nss is a milestone for any presidency. Emerging technology and national security stakeholders are advocating for a more informed, deliberate, and coordinated approach to develop anddeploy advanced technologies through effective partnerships the u. Intelligence officers, whether gatherers, analysts or some. Technology issues are extremely important in national security, and i would like to give an overview of some of the major issues and a range of frameworks in which to view them. To determine the relationship between information technology and national security. For more information visit the university of chicago law school website national security. This conference will explore a host of issues involving the intersection of national security, the separation of powers, and technology. Defending the uk is one of the governments primary responsibilities.
A national security science and technology interdepartmental committee nsst idc was established in march 2017 to provide a crossagency governance mechanism. National security science and technology strategy executive. To achieve this, we need to provide our armed forces and national security agencies with the best capabilities we can afford, to enable them to protect the uks security and to advance. James kadtke is the special adviser on converging technologies at the center for technology and national security policy, national defense university. Litt, general counsel with the office of the director of national intelligence, for an address on privacy, technology, and security. Other countries authorize their suppliers to export nuclear technology in a fraction of the time. To find out the various ways in which information technology can impact positively on national security. National security through technology 8 executive summary i. In contrast, part of the department of the treasurys mission is to promote the conditions that enable economic growth and stability, which may often correspond to a freer, less controlled flow of technology. Fellows placed in congressional offices will serve with members or committee staff for one of the four defense committees of jurisdiction across both chambers of congress. National security and technology regulation deloitte insights.
Nationstates have new tools at their disposal for political influence as well as new vulnerabilities to. Our mission fulfills federal technology transfer legislation, white house crossagency priority. It also provides recommendations to government policy makers and private sector technology. The impact of technology on the separation of powers.
Technological innovation and national security foreign. The realists guide to quantum technology and national security. In the past, the focus was on technological superiority to overcome soviet numerical strength. Science, technology, and us national security strategy csis. Artificial intelligence and national security congressional research service summary artificial intelligence ai is a rapidly growing field of technology with potentially significant implications for national security. The technology and national security fellowship is meant to address a technological knowledge gap for toplevel policy makers within the department of defense and the u. This paper describes the national security challenges inherent in the. To achieve this, we need to provide our armed forces and national security agencies with the best capabilities we can afford, to enable them to. Resolution of questions regarding this standard will be provided by the validation authorities at nist and cse. The 2020 advanced technology for national security workshop series is a forum for architects of future government systems to understand how new technology can have a profound impact on systems critical to national security. Sep 21, 2007 nanotechnology is an emerging transformational technology that promises wide and dualuse applications in many fields, particularly national security. As a small nationstate of about 3 million people heavily dependent on trade,1 singapores national security is not threatened.
The role of technology and in particular, software systems in national security database intellig ence dynamics has therefore become a critical and significant component as well as a fundamental nece ssity for understanding e security lifecycle. Security is a tradeoff, a balancing act between attacker and defender. The increasing use of information technology for national security has many benefits as well as some risks. A new national security strategy for a new era the white house. Guideline for identifying an information system as a national. A 21st century science, technology and innovation strategy. As national security experts have noted, the widening gap in approval times not only disadvantages u.
Keller began the session by commenting on how the technology dimensions of national security have changed since the end of the cold war. This volume examines the ethical issues generated by recent developments in intelligence collection and offers a comprehensive analysis of the key legal, moral and social questions raised. Information technology it will play a critical role in strengthening nigerias national security against potential future attacks and threat. The prospect of increased autonomy in weapons systems raises challenging legal, moral, ethical. These scenarios highlight the fact that technology has fundamentally altered the national security landscape. Additionally, the course will identify the players in the formation of science policy, the roles they play, how the types, uncertainties and availability of data affect science and technology policy debates, and. National security is societal, political, and economic strength. We enable networkcentric operations, providing services and solutions that.
When translating this mission to national security technologies, the dod will, naturally tend to lean toward greater controls over technology, which may harm national security. Research on the impact of technology on policing strategy in. Interoperability of information technology it, including national security. On march 11, governance studies at brookings will hosted a book event to discuss the new threats to national security and the developing framework for confronting the technologyenabled threats of. On july 19, the brookings institution hosted robert s. Jul 03, 2018 national security concerns regarding 5g technology are unlikely to fade. The national security science, technology, and innovation enterprise must be able to meet the rapidly evolving threats of todays world while also establishing and maintaining strategic partnerships, employing swiftly changing technologies, coping with diminishing resources, and finding ways to benefit from accelerating globalization. National security implications of fifth generation 5g. Guideline for identifying an information system as a national security system. It security is a complex topic and evolves almost as fast as technology does.
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