Dr. Sookhdeo, an Anglican priest and a former Muslim,holds doctorates in Oriental, African and Islamic studies and has been outspoken on the topic of Islamic relations andjihad for many years. During his presentation, he framed some of the reasons why he feels Islam is going in a violent direction and is driven to reestablish the caliphate.
But how did the West miss the warning signs of theimpending storm? “The West suffers from an inability to comprehend the true nature of the enemy. A naïve, liberal, secular, post modern relativistic approach hinders clear understanding of Islam as it really is,” Dr. Sookhdeo said pointing out some of the issues he feels are driving the radicals. “The failure to understand the cultural context of the insurgent, the failure to understand the hostility that many have for the Western world and the failure to understand the long term objectives of an un–reformed classical Islam.”
Jihad Timetable:
2000-2003 - Provoke the West into conflict
2003-2006 - Period of recruitment
2007-2010 - Spread of attack throught the Middle East, and against Isreal
2010-2013 - Collapse of governments in Middle East and end of Western influence in the region.
2013-2016 - Declaration of Caliphate Finally a period of "total confrontation" between Muslims and non-Muslims
While there are no all encompassing fixes for the current situation, Dr. Sookhdeo offers some input. “There are many possible solutions to these issues,” Dr.Sookhdeo said. Some of solutions include:
• Supporting the liberal and secular minority who are trying to reform Islam
• Encourage Muslim states to tackle theological, ideological and social problems which breed terrorism
• Push mainstream Islam to suppress the potential for violence and oppression.
Thus the Long War, as Dr. Sookhdeo states, must be fought in the mind with an understanding of cause and culture, just as much as with bullets.“Those involved in strategic and tactical planning must focus not only on the radical Islamic terror groups, but use the whole plethora of information on Islamic theology, history and contemporary development.”
article written By Tech. Sgt. Jim Moser USSOCOM Public Affairs , pdf of
Tip of the Spear Publication page 15-17 http://www.socom.mil/TOTS/2007/TOTS_web-200701.pdf
Saturday, July 21
United States Special Operations Command (Unclassified)
Headquarters, United States Special Operations Command (Unclassified): "Retired Army Gen. Wayne A. Downing, the former commander of U.S. Special Operations Command and Deputy National Security Advisor for Combating Terrorism, died early July 18 in his hometown of Peoria, Ill., at the age of 67. "
FOXNews.com - India Elects First Female President - International News | News of the World | Middle East News | Europe News
FOXNews.com - India Elects First Female President - International News News of the World Middle East News Europe News: "NEW DELHI — India elected Pratibha Patil as the country's first female president Saturday in a vote seen as a victory for the hundreds of millions of Indian women who contend with widespread discrimination."
Friday, July 20
FBI Investigate Rocket Launcher Found 7-20-07 New Jersey Newark Flight Path
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,290165,00.html
BREAKING NEWS: NEW YORK — Federal investigators are examining what appears to be a military rocket launcher found Friday morning on the front lawn of a Jersey City home that sits directly in the flight path of busy Newark Liberty International Airport, CBS2 News reported.
Jersey City Police removed the launcher, and the incident is now being investigated by the Joint Terrorism Task Force and The Federal Bureau of Investigation, the TV station reported, adding that Jersey City Police could not confirm whether it was actually operable.
BREAKING NEWS: NEW YORK — Federal investigators are examining what appears to be a military rocket launcher found Friday morning on the front lawn of a Jersey City home that sits directly in the flight path of busy Newark Liberty International Airport, CBS2 News reported.
Jersey City Police removed the launcher, and the incident is now being investigated by the Joint Terrorism Task Force and The Federal Bureau of Investigation, the TV station reported, adding that Jersey City Police could not confirm whether it was actually operable.
Cyber Jihad - Cyber FireSale
The combination of a physical and cyber attack using our own infrastructure is inevitable. Attempts have already been made and continue to be made. It is easy to appreciate the devastation of a physical attack and what it can bring because as Americans, we need to see things in order to understand them. But we must not underestimate the potentially devastating consequences of an electronic attack, especially when used in conjunction with or as a precursor to a physical attack. It may be just that cyber attack that enables the physical attack. Just like our combined sea, air and land battle plans, ‘cyber’ is a core component. Our first responders depend upon our electronic infrastructure in order to respond to physical attacks. If we suffer a devastating blow to our electronic capabilities that stymies our efforts to respond to the corresponding physical attacks, and clogs the cyber arteries we depend upon, there will be a new 9/11 report asking why once more.....
How many of the 9/11 attackers were from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia? How many study computer science and engineering in the US? Thousands! When living in Saudi, several organizations required students to attend the University of Tampa not far from the US Special Operations Command and Cincom and of course, return to the KSA. Those who were corrupted by the infidels in this country faced significant scrutiny and pressure. Some linked to the royals even faced a potential stint in the ‘Rub Al-Khali or Empty Quarter. Regardless, the point is that when they return with their new found knowledge, they have no real job which turns to apathy, anger and attendance at the radicalized schools or as they are known in the West as madrasa (or school).
http://blogs.csoonline.com/node/400?source=nlt_csosecurityleader_top5
How many of the 9/11 attackers were from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia? How many study computer science and engineering in the US? Thousands! When living in Saudi, several organizations required students to attend the University of Tampa not far from the US Special Operations Command and Cincom and of course, return to the KSA. Those who were corrupted by the infidels in this country faced significant scrutiny and pressure. Some linked to the royals even faced a potential stint in the ‘Rub Al-Khali or Empty Quarter. Regardless, the point is that when they return with their new found knowledge, they have no real job which turns to apathy, anger and attendance at the radicalized schools or as they are known in the West as madrasa (or school).
http://blogs.csoonline.com/node/400?source=nlt_csosecurityleader_top5
Security for Application Development Teams
This week HP/Mercury announced its intention to acquire web application scanning tool company, SPI Dynamics. This is on the heels of IBM/Rational announcing two weeks ago intentions to acquire web application scanning tool company Watchfire. I applaud these moves and wonder what took the ALM (Application Lifecycle Management) tools companies so long to make a move.
http://blogs.csoonline.com/security_for_application_development_teams
http://blogs.csoonline.com/security_for_application_development_teams
How to Plan an Investigation
A primer to help nonsecurity personnel conduct effective investigations
At many companies, small security staffs mean other departments—commonly human resources or legal—necessarily help conduct investigations. John Thompson’s Corporate Investigations for Nonsecurity Professionals, published by the CSO Executive Council (which is affiliated with CSO), aims to ensure that information is collected in a reliable and legally responsible manner. The following is an abridged excerpt on the planning phase of an investigation.
http://www.csoonline.com/read/060107/fea_book_pr.html?source=nlt_csosecurityleader
At many companies, small security staffs mean other departments—commonly human resources or legal—necessarily help conduct investigations. John Thompson’s Corporate Investigations for Nonsecurity Professionals, published by the CSO Executive Council (which is affiliated with CSO), aims to ensure that information is collected in a reliable and legally responsible manner. The following is an abridged excerpt on the planning phase of an investigation.
http://www.csoonline.com/read/060107/fea_book_pr.html?source=nlt_csosecurityleader
How to Plan an Investigation
A primer to help nonsecurity personnel conduct effective investigations
At many companies, small security staffs mean other departments—commonly human resources or legal—necessarily help conduct investigations. John Thompson’s Corporate Investigations for Nonsecurity Professionals, published by the CSO Executive Council (which is affiliated with CSO), aims to ensure that information is collected in a reliable and legally responsible manner. The following is an abridged excerpt on the planning phase of an investigation.
http://www.csoonline.com/read/060107/fea_book_pr.html?source=nlt_csosecurityleader
At many companies, small security staffs mean other departments—commonly human resources or legal—necessarily help conduct investigations. John Thompson’s Corporate Investigations for Nonsecurity Professionals, published by the CSO Executive Council (which is affiliated with CSO), aims to ensure that information is collected in a reliable and legally responsible manner. The following is an abridged excerpt on the planning phase of an investigation.
http://www.csoonline.com/read/060107/fea_book_pr.html?source=nlt_csosecurityleader
Thursday, July 19
Funding to NYC and DC Increased - Cuts to Midsize Cities
Homeland Security Increases Funding to D.C., N.Y.Move Will Cut Funding to Mid-Size Cities
By Spencer S. Hsu and Mary Beth Sheridan Washington Post July 18, 2007; 2:58 PM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp- dyn/content/article/2007/07/18/AR2007071801507.html?hpid=topnews
http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1184781799950.shtm
The Homeland Security Department today increased counterterrorism funding for Washington and New York City but warned that doling out more federal cash to the nation's largest urban areas would require the virtual elimination of aid to mid-size cities, such as Minneapolis-St. Paul and Tucson. In awarding $1.7 billion in state and local counterterrorism grants and $1 billion in grants to improve emergency communications for police and fire departments, Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff again waded into the politically perilous waters of allocating security grants based on risk. Chertoff acknowledged that the funding decisions would renew controversy over whether security grants are effectively transformed into political pork by congressional interference. But his announcement appeared carefully crafted to tamp down criticism that erupted last year when DHS slashed aid by 40 percent to the two areas hit in the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. In Washington, funding for the District, Maryland and Northern Virginia suburbs climbed $15 million to $62 million, a figure that is still 25 percent less than the capital region received in 2005…
By Spencer S. Hsu and Mary Beth Sheridan Washington Post July 18, 2007; 2:58 PM
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp- dyn/content/article/2007/07/18/AR2007071801507.html?hpid=topnews
http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1184781799950.shtm
The Homeland Security Department today increased counterterrorism funding for Washington and New York City but warned that doling out more federal cash to the nation's largest urban areas would require the virtual elimination of aid to mid-size cities, such as Minneapolis-St. Paul and Tucson. In awarding $1.7 billion in state and local counterterrorism grants and $1 billion in grants to improve emergency communications for police and fire departments, Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff again waded into the politically perilous waters of allocating security grants based on risk. Chertoff acknowledged that the funding decisions would renew controversy over whether security grants are effectively transformed into political pork by congressional interference. But his announcement appeared carefully crafted to tamp down criticism that erupted last year when DHS slashed aid by 40 percent to the two areas hit in the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. In Washington, funding for the District, Maryland and Northern Virginia suburbs climbed $15 million to $62 million, a figure that is still 25 percent less than the capital region received in 2005…
MS Deploys 700MHz Dedicated Public Safety Network
Mississippi Wireless Information Network to Utilize 700 MHz Dedicated Public Safety Network
Jul 11, 2007, News Report
Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour announced today the State of Mississippi and Motorola, Inc. have signed a contract for the development and deployment of a statewide interoperable emergency communications voice and radio network. For use by state and public safety agencies in emergencies such as natural disasters, the new mission-critical voice and data system will provide seamless interoperable emergency communications coverage throughout the state. It is known as the Mississippi Wireless Information Network (MSWIN) and will utilize the robust 700 MHz dedicated public safety network.
http://www.govtech.com/gt/articles/126700?utm_source=gten_070712&utm_medium=enews&utm_content=story
Jul 11, 2007, News Report
Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour announced today the State of Mississippi and Motorola, Inc. have signed a contract for the development and deployment of a statewide interoperable emergency communications voice and radio network. For use by state and public safety agencies in emergencies such as natural disasters, the new mission-critical voice and data system will provide seamless interoperable emergency communications coverage throughout the state. It is known as the Mississippi Wireless Information Network (MSWIN) and will utilize the robust 700 MHz dedicated public safety network.
http://www.govtech.com/gt/articles/126700?utm_source=gten_070712&utm_medium=enews&utm_content=story
Wednesday, July 18
Gunshot Detection Technology
PSI enters into a Licensing Agreement with Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL) for Gun Shot Digital Imaging System, US Patent Number 6,965,541
RESTON, VA — Planning Systems, Inc. (PSI), a technology product company with the market-leading urban gunshot detection product - SECURES®, is expanding its product offering through a licensing agreement with Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL). The agreement is for exclusive use in municipal markets of JHU/APL’s Gun Shot Digital Imaging System patent, US patent number 6,965,541, issued November 15, 2005. This patent covers the methodology for recording one or more images of a source area where an impulse sound (gun shots and explosions) is detected by a device separate from the camera.
http://www.plansys.com/news/displayArchive.cfm?ArchiveYear=2006&NewsID=10
RESTON, VA — Planning Systems, Inc. (PSI), a technology product company with the market-leading urban gunshot detection product - SECURES®, is expanding its product offering through a licensing agreement with Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL). The agreement is for exclusive use in municipal markets of JHU/APL’s Gun Shot Digital Imaging System patent, US patent number 6,965,541, issued November 15, 2005. This patent covers the methodology for recording one or more images of a source area where an impulse sound (gun shots and explosions) is detected by a device separate from the camera.
http://www.plansys.com/news/displayArchive.cfm?ArchiveYear=2006&NewsID=10
Monday, July 16
Justice Reviewing FBI Terror Cases
LARA JAKES JORDAN 07.13.07, 6:05 PM ET
http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2007/07/13/ap3913765.html
WASHINGTON - Government attorneys are scrutinizing the FBI's terror investigations and national security cases more closely because continuing violations and sloppy mistakes are jeopardizing people's privacy rights. In the past four months, the Justice Department has focused on new problems at FBI offices in Little Rock, Ark.; Charlotte, N.C.; Milwaukee; New Orleans and New Haven, Conn., Deputy Assistant Attorney General Matt Olsen said Friday. Olsen said the problems were likely to be referred to the President's Intelligence Oversight Board for investigation. A new Justice Department oversight office, which still must be approved by Congress, will "give a lawyer's scrub" to the cases, Assistant Attorney General Kenneth Wainstein told reporters. FBI general counsel Valerie Caproni said the tougher review should help restore public trust in the FBI. The new office will review the operations of 15 FBI field offices a year…
http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2007/07/13/ap3913765.html
WASHINGTON - Government attorneys are scrutinizing the FBI's terror investigations and national security cases more closely because continuing violations and sloppy mistakes are jeopardizing people's privacy rights. In the past four months, the Justice Department has focused on new problems at FBI offices in Little Rock, Ark.; Charlotte, N.C.; Milwaukee; New Orleans and New Haven, Conn., Deputy Assistant Attorney General Matt Olsen said Friday. Olsen said the problems were likely to be referred to the President's Intelligence Oversight Board for investigation. A new Justice Department oversight office, which still must be approved by Congress, will "give a lawyer's scrub" to the cases, Assistant Attorney General Kenneth Wainstein told reporters. FBI general counsel Valerie Caproni said the tougher review should help restore public trust in the FBI. The new office will review the operations of 15 FBI field offices a year…
Exclusive: NYPD eyes terror 'any given day'
BY ALISON GENDAR New York Daily News POLICE BUREAU CHIEF July 15th 2007
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2007/07/15/2007-07-15 _nypd_eyes_terror_any_given_day-2.html ?
The NYPD's intelligence chief says Osama Bin Laden's henchmen have stepped up recruitment over the past six months - turning a desolate area of northern Pakistan into a training ground for a new generation of terrorists. "They want to come here, and whatever their capabilities, they absolutely are focused on returning to New York City," NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Intelligence David Cohen told the Daily News. Cohen said he was well aware of the threat before a new report prepared for the White House became public last week. The intel report - titled "Al Qaeda better positioned to strike the West" - details how the terror network has regrouped and recovered from losses it suffered after 9/11. Though the findings caused a stir in Washington, Cohen told The News: "None of this should surprise us." "We assume on any give day that someone is planning to do something in New York City," Cohen said during an exclusive interview. "Our posture is based on that fundamental assumption."…
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2007/07/15/2007-07-15 _nypd_eyes_terror_any_given_day-2.html ?
The NYPD's intelligence chief says Osama Bin Laden's henchmen have stepped up recruitment over the past six months - turning a desolate area of northern Pakistan into a training ground for a new generation of terrorists. "They want to come here, and whatever their capabilities, they absolutely are focused on returning to New York City," NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Intelligence David Cohen told the Daily News. Cohen said he was well aware of the threat before a new report prepared for the White House became public last week. The intel report - titled "Al Qaeda better positioned to strike the West" - details how the terror network has regrouped and recovered from losses it suffered after 9/11. Though the findings caused a stir in Washington, Cohen told The News: "None of this should surprise us." "We assume on any give day that someone is planning to do something in New York City," Cohen said during an exclusive interview. "Our posture is based on that fundamental assumption."…
Feds work to raise terror readiness
7/14/2007, 1:02 p.m. ET By KATHERINE SHRADER The Associated Press
http://www.mlive.com/newsflash/washington/index.ssf?/base/politics-12/1184431456274430.xml&storylist=washington
WASHINGTON (AP) — National security officials worry about a possible attack against the United States in the months ahead even though the government's leading terrorism experts have not found concrete information about an imminent strike… As early as this coming week, the administration is expected to release an unclassified version of a new National Intelligence Estimate — spy agencies' most authoritative type of appraisal — on al-Qaida's resurgence and the group's renewed efforts to sneak operatives into the United States. A look at what the government says it is most worried about and what it is doing to thwart potential attacks: …
http://www.mlive.com/newsflash/washington/index.ssf?/base/politics-12/1184431456274430.xml&storylist=washington
WASHINGTON (AP) — National security officials worry about a possible attack against the United States in the months ahead even though the government's leading terrorism experts have not found concrete information about an imminent strike… As early as this coming week, the administration is expected to release an unclassified version of a new National Intelligence Estimate — spy agencies' most authoritative type of appraisal — on al-Qaida's resurgence and the group's renewed efforts to sneak operatives into the United States. A look at what the government says it is most worried about and what it is doing to thwart potential attacks: …
Sting Reveals Security Gap at Nuclear Agency
Undercover congressional investigators posing as West Virginia businessmen obtained a license with almost no scrutiny from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission that enabled them to buy enough radioactive material from U.S. suppliers to build a "dirty bomb," a new government report says.
The investigators obtained the license within 28 days from officials at the NRC, the federal agency that in addition to regulating nuclear power plants oversees radioactive materials used in health care and industry, the report by the Government Accountability Office says. NRC officials approved the request with a minimal background check that included no face-to-face interview or visit to the purported company to ensure it existed and complied with safety rules, the report says. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/07/11/AR2007071101895.html
The investigators obtained the license within 28 days from officials at the NRC, the federal agency that in addition to regulating nuclear power plants oversees radioactive materials used in health care and industry, the report by the Government Accountability Office says. NRC officials approved the request with a minimal background check that included no face-to-face interview or visit to the purported company to ensure it existed and complied with safety rules, the report says. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/07/11/AR2007071101895.html
Miami Evacuates Airport Terminals Monday Morning
CBS Morning News
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Sunday, July 15
BBC NEWS | South Asia | Police arrest ex-Bangladesh PM
BBC NEWS South Asia Police arrest ex-Bangladesh PM: "It was not immediately known on what charges she was held, our correspondent says. "
...Police have previously said that Sheikh Hasina faces corruption charges relating to her time in office from 1996 to 2001. ....Sheikh Hasina was arrested after a two-and-a-half hour raid on her house that involved thousands of policemen, the BBC's Abdullah Muyid in Dhaka reports.....More than 150 prominent politicians, civil servants and businessmen have been arrested.
...Police have previously said that Sheikh Hasina faces corruption charges relating to her time in office from 1996 to 2001. ....Sheikh Hasina was arrested after a two-and-a-half hour raid on her house that involved thousands of policemen, the BBC's Abdullah Muyid in Dhaka reports.....More than 150 prominent politicians, civil servants and businessmen have been arrested.
L.A. archdiocese to pay $660M for abuse - Yahoo! News
L.A. archdiocese to pay $660M for abuse - Yahoo! News: "Hundreds of people who claim they were abused by clergy affiliated with the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles can expect to be paid more than $1 million each in a $660 million settlement of their lawsuits. "
San Jose Mercury News - Indian doctor charged in British case
San Jose Mercury News - Indian doctor charged in British case: "In a sign of the heightened tension across the country, police said Saturday they had closed at least 14 Tesco supermarkets across Britain following a series of threats. However, they said the incidents were not believed to be related to terrorism.
Police in Hertfordshire, where Britain's largest supermarket has its headquarters, said the decision was 'a precaution for public safety.' Tesco said police were investigating a number of incidents, but declined to comment further. "
Police in Hertfordshire, where Britain's largest supermarket has its headquarters, said the decision was 'a precaution for public safety.' Tesco said police were investigating a number of incidents, but declined to comment further. "
Firetide: Reliable Connectivity Anywhere™
Firetide: Reliable Connectivity Anywhere™
Los Gatos, Calif. - June 26, 2007 - Firetide, Inc., a developer of wireless mesh networks, today shared the company's forward-looking perspective for wireless networking in the public safety market based on its experience deploying public safety networks in 2006 and 2007. Over 50 percent of Firetide's installations include video applications, giving Firetide valuable insights into the challenges public safety agencies face while deploying wireless video surveillance.
.....According to IDC, U.S. shipments of IP cameras will double from 2006 to 2007 and again from 2007 to 2008 (from 190,000 units in 2006 to 390,000 units in 2007 and 775,000 units in 2008.) ...the company's equipment enables real-time video streaming equal in quality to wired networks and provides multiple levels of security, including support for 4.9 GHz licensed public safety band.
Los Gatos, Calif. - June 26, 2007 - Firetide, Inc., a developer of wireless mesh networks, today shared the company's forward-looking perspective for wireless networking in the public safety market based on its experience deploying public safety networks in 2006 and 2007. Over 50 percent of Firetide's installations include video applications, giving Firetide valuable insights into the challenges public safety agencies face while deploying wireless video surveillance.
.....According to IDC, U.S. shipments of IP cameras will double from 2006 to 2007 and again from 2007 to 2008 (from 190,000 units in 2006 to 390,000 units in 2007 and 775,000 units in 2008.) ...the company's equipment enables real-time video streaming equal in quality to wired networks and provides multiple levels of security, including support for 4.9 GHz licensed public safety band.
Infrastructure Management World Presenters - Computerworld Strategic Programs & Events
2007 Infrastructure Management World Presenters - Computerworld Strategic Programs & Events: "V. James Onalfo, Deputy Commissioner and Chief Information Officer, New York City Police Department
Jim has been the CIO and Deputy Commissioner of NYPD reporting directly to the NYPD Police Commissioner since May of 2003. The NYPD IT Division is 2000 people, including all law Enforcement and Homeland Security IT Responsibilities. A Strategic IT Plan has been developed to move NYPD systems into the 21st century and implementation began in 2003. In 2006, Jim received six awards for the Real Time Crime Center, including the Top Government Global award for the Real Time Crime Center. Jim accepted the 2006 Computerworld Honors Program’s 21st Century Achievement Award for the NYPD’s 'Crime Data Warehouse' project, and was recently recognized as one of Computerworld's Premier 100 IT Leaders for 2007. "
Jim has been the CIO and Deputy Commissioner of NYPD reporting directly to the NYPD Police Commissioner since May of 2003. The NYPD IT Division is 2000 people, including all law Enforcement and Homeland Security IT Responsibilities. A Strategic IT Plan has been developed to move NYPD systems into the 21st century and implementation began in 2003. In 2006, Jim received six awards for the Real Time Crime Center, including the Top Government Global award for the Real Time Crime Center. Jim accepted the 2006 Computerworld Honors Program’s 21st Century Achievement Award for the NYPD’s 'Crime Data Warehouse' project, and was recently recognized as one of Computerworld's Premier 100 IT Leaders for 2007. "
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