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By emphasising the internal-external security nexus inherent in democratic security, the US could aspire again to lead through the example of its democracy's resilience and ability to self-correct.

By emphasising the internal-external security nexus inherent in democratic security, the US could aspire again to lead through the example of its democracy's resilience and ability to self-correct.

Testimony issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO discussed the security of the nation's air transportation system, focusing on the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) efforts to implement and improve security in two key areas: (1) air traffic control computer systems; and (2) airport passenger screening checkpoints."

Tracing the political history of the global concept of 'security' through a variety of national and regional inflections in Indonesia, this paper argues for the analytical usefulness of the concept of 'vernacular security'. Entailed in this is a proposal to treat the concept of security as a socially situated and discursively defined category that needs a politically contextualised explication rather than as an analytical category that needs refined definition and consistent use. While the securitisation of global governance that we have witnessed in recent years is built on new ontological ideas about what it means to be safe, global governance is not seamless in ist global extension. The apparent universalism of the ontology and politics of global governance therefore breaks down into a more complex pattern upon closer inspection. Based on material from Indonesia, the paper suggests that the 'onto-politics' of security have global, national and local refractions, the interplay between which might be worth a second look.

Testimony issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "A safe and secure civil aviation system is critical to the nation's security, physical infrastructure, and economy. Billions of dollars and myriad programs and policies have been devoted to achieving such a system. Although it is not fully known at this time what actually occurred or what all the weaknesses in the nation's aviation security apparatus are that contributed to the horrendous events on September 11, 2001, it is clear that serious weaknesses exist in our aviation security system and that their impact can be far more devastating than previously imagined. As reported last year, GAO's review of the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) oversight of air traffic control (ATC) computer systems showed that FAA had not followed some critical aspects of its own security requirements. Specifically, FAA had not ensured that ATC buildings and facilities were secure, that the systems themselves were protected, and that the contractors who use these systems had undergone background checks. Controls for limiting access to secure areas, including aircraft, have not always worked as intended. GAO's special agents used fictitious law enforcement badges and credentials to gain access to secure areas, bypass security checkpoints at two airports, and walk unescorted to aircraft departure gates. Tests of screeners revealed significant weaknesses in their ability to detect threat objects on passengers or in their carry-on luggage. Screening operations in Belgium, Canada, France, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom--countries whose systems GAO has examined--differ from this country's in some significant ways. Their screening operations require more extensive qualifications and training for screeners; include higher pay and better benefits; and often include different screening techniques, such as "pat-downs" of some passengers."

The article examines the economic security of the state. Analyzed both modern and ancient views on the matter. Various ap to the structure and nature of economic security. Proposed model of economic security for Ukraine. The necessity in the development of a unified concept of the economic security of Ukraine and the European Union.

Testimony issued by the Government Accountability Office with an abstract that begins "It has been over 3 years since the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) assumed responsibility for passenger and baggage screening at commercial airports. This testimony focuses on the progress TSA is making in strengthening aspects of aviation security and the challenges that remain. Particularly, this testimony highlights (1) progress TSA has made, and challenges it faces, in managing a federalized security workforce--including federal security directors (FSD) and transportation security officers (TSO)--with operational responsibility for ensuring security of passengers and their baggage; and (2) actions TSA has taken, and the challenges it faces, to ensure appropriate regulatory oversight of other airport security activities."

The article considers the problem of the place and role of economic security in the system of state security. The constituent elements of economic security are determined, specific features of economic security are given. The place and role of legislation in ensuring the economic security of the state is revealed. Signs of investment and financial security as a component of economic security of the state are given. The article defines the category of administration of economic security of the state as a kind of activity of executive bodies. The paradigm of economic security is established from the standpoint of the theory of potential conflicts in the system of state security. The urgency of the research topic is due to the fact that with the rapid development of society every day there are new threats to the security of law enforcement in terms of corruption and illegal actions, and law enforcement officers are imperfect in regulating their actions in law and management. The scientific novelty of the article is that the activity of law enforcement agencies is considered in the prism of counteracting internal threats to the structure of internal affairs bodies of Ukraine, with simultaneous legal analysis of such and practical areas of improving economic security of internal affairs bodies of Ukraine. The purpose of the article is to identify the existing problems in the legal field regarding the economic security of the internal affairs bodies of Ukraine. The task of the article is to establish ways to overcome the existing legal and administrative problems and to outline ways to improve the activities of law enforcement agencies to overcome corruption and violations of the law among law enforcement officers of Ukraine. In determining the economic security of the national economy should distinguish between the concepts of national security, economic security and economic security of the state.

Testimony issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "The economic well being of the United States is dependent on the expeditious flow of people and goods through the transportation system. The attacks on September 11, 2001, illustrate the threats to and vulnerabilities of the transportation system. Prior to September 11, the Department of Transportation (DOT) had primary responsibility for the security of the transportation system. In the wake of September 11, Congress created the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) within DOT and gave it primary responsibility for the security of all modes of transportation. TSA was recently transferred to the new Department of Homeland Security (DHS). GAO was asked to examine the challenges in securing the transportation system and the federal role and actions in transportation security."

This paper discusses the evolution of a more inclusive perspective of human rights encompassing not only civil and political rights but also economic, social and cultural rights. Serving as the anchor of a rights-based perspective of national security, the convergence of human security and human rights becomes more imperative with changes taking place in the local and international contexts. The study provides an overview of the development of the human rights discourse from the conclusion of the Second World War with the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in 1948 to the forging of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR). The study also presents the diverging appreciation and enforcement of both covenants citing the case of Nepal where the perpetration of human rights violations of both state and non-state actors using arms and coercive force have exacerbated the physical as well as the social and economic insecurity of its people.

Testimony issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "This testimony summarizes some of our recent investigations that demonstrate security vulnerabilities that exist because counterfeit identification can be easily produced and used to create fraudulent identities. It is based in part on the recently issued restricted report Security: Vulnerabilities Found in Driver's License Applications Process. This also encompasses results from security tests we have performed over the past 3 years. These tests revealed security weaknesses at federal buildings and other facilities, airports and our nation's borders, and exposed identity fraud vulnerabilities in both the Social Security number (SSN) application process and in the administration of federal gun control laws. A number of these problems have been addressed by the responsible agencies."

Testimony issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO discussed how best to ensure the long-term viability of the Social Security Program."

The subject matter analyzed in the text is Poland's energy security as illustrated with the security of gas supply (gas supply security). The text analyzes a selection of problems concerned with gas security and so the focus is on: (1) a description of gas supply contracts, and (2) an assessment of gas supply security with regard to the technical import capabilities of the transmission infrastructure. In both cases two time-frames were applied: (1) 2006–2010, (2) the period after 2010 with a prospect for 2022. The text goes on to verify the following questions: (1) In what scope was real action undertaken in order to strengthen the security of gas supply to Poland in the years 2006–2010?, (2) How have the technical and real capabilities to diversify the gas supply to Poland changed after 2010?

This paper is an evaluation of Australia's Security Architecture. Firstly, we will examine how Australia's security environment has changed since the Cold War: finding that globalization has created an environment where 1) threats are no longer confined to territory, 2) national security must be evaluated through risk rather than threat 3) there has been a blurring of the domestic policy and foreign policy nexus and 4) forms of conflict are increasingly unconventional. We will then describe Australia's current national security architecture and note that divisions exist between the Australian Intelligence Community (AIC) and operational bodies and policy entities. It will be argued that it is these divisions that prevent the current architecture from optimising the way it can respond to the challenges posed by the globalised security environment. In particular interoperability between the AIC and policy and operational bodies will be discussed. The paper will then critique the series of reviews and inquiries commissioned by the Australian Government since 2001. Though changes such as a National Security Advisor and fusion centres have been introduced, in Chapter 5 we will argue that such changes have been superficial. In support of this argument we will look at the Case Study of Mr E a widely publicised failing of Australia's security institutions. The paper will conclude with an examination of how post 2001 the US and UK have centralised their security frameworks and how the current government is taking steps to do the same in Australia. The recommendation coming out of this discussion is that the government should commission a Cabinet Green Paper to investigate possible reforms to the Security Architecture.

The Center for the Information Systems Studies and Research (CISR) at the Naval Postgraduate School has established a broad program in computer and network security education. The program, founded on a core in traditional computer science, is extended by a progression of specialized courses and a broad set of information assurance research projects. A CISR objective has been improvement of information assurance education and training for the U.S. military and government. Pursuant to that objective, CISR is developing a computer simulation game, CyberCIEGE, to teach computer security principles. CyberCIEGE players construct computer networks and make choices affecting the ability of these networks and the game�s virtual users to protect valuable assets from attack by both vandals and well motivated professionals [1]. CyberCIEGE includes a language for expressing different security related scenarios. A central part of this language is an ability to express a variety of different information security policies. ; Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.