The Voynich Manuscript.
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World Literature Today. Sep/Oct2024, Vol. 98 Issue 5, p29-31. 3p. 3 Color Photographs.
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Esposito, Veronica
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The Voynich Manuscript.
World Literature Today. Sep/Oct2024, Vol. 98 Issue 5, p29-31. 3p. 3 Color Photographs.
The article focuses on the Voynich Manuscript, a centuries-old untranslated document. Topics include its historical significance and ongoing fascination, its connection to cryptography and notable figures like the NSA (National Security Agency ) and William Friedman, and recent efforts to decipher it using artificial intelligence and other methods.
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FRIEDMAN, William - UNITED States. National Security Agency - HISTORICAL source material - CRYPTOGRAPHY - SECURITY managementContent provider:
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IMPROVING HUMAN RECOGNITION IN BIOMETRIC SYSTEMS USING NEGATIVE SELECTION ALGORITHM (NSA).
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Annals of the Faculty of Engineering Hunedoara - International Journal of Engineering. Nov2023, Vol. 21 Issue 4, p51-62. 12p.
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BALOGUN, Monsurat O.;JIMADA–OJUOLAPE, Bilkisu;ODENIYI, Latifat A.
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Annals of the Faculty of Engineering Hunedoara - International Journal of Engineering. Nov2023, Vol. 21 Issue 4, p51-62. 12p.
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The Negative Selection Algorithm (NSA), inspired by the human immune system, has wide–...
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IMPROVING HUMAN RECOGNITION IN BIOMETRIC SYSTEMS USING NEGATIVE SELECTION ALGORITHM (NSA).
Annals of the Faculty of Engineering Hunedoara - International Journal of Engineering. Nov2023, Vol. 21 Issue 4, p51-62. 12p.
The Negative Selection Algorithm (NSA), inspired by the human immune system, has wide–ranging applications including intrusion detection, anomaly detection, and pattern recognition, but its application in human recognition has not been thoroughly explored. This study investigates its potential for human identification, particularly in bi–modal systems that combine physiological and behavioral traits. 2400 sample images from 200 individuals were collected and divided into training, testing, and validation data sets. Images were pre–processing and principal component analysis was used to select salient features. These selected features were fused at the feature level using the weighted average method and NSA was used as classifier. The behavioral feature– based system achieved a remarkable 95% accuracy rate, with true positive (TP) and true negative (TN) rates of 141% and 144%, respectively. In comparison, the physiological traits–based system achieved an 89% accuracy rate. The voice–based uni–modal system outperformed others, with TP and TN rates of 131% and 134%, respectively, with accuracy rate of 88.33%. These findings established the advantages of combining biometric features to enhance system accuracy. It also demonstrates that NSA can significantly improve the precision of biometric systems classification. The developed biometric systems can be emulated in any system that requires ultra–level of security . [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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UNITED States. National Security Agency - PATTERN recognition systems - BIOMETRIC identification - IMMUNOCOMPUTERS - BIOMETRY - PRINCIPAL components analysis - ALGORITHMS - ANOMALY detection (Computer security)Content provider:
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EXPLORING URBAN GOVERNANCE IN URBAN WATER SERVICE PROVISION IN ETHIOPIA.
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Journal of Public Administration, Finance & Law. 2023, Issue 28, p162-179. 18p.
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GUTEMA, Mengistu
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Journal of Public Administration, Finance & Law. 2023, Issue 28, p162-179. 18p.
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EXPLORING URBAN GOVERNANCE IN URBAN WATER SERVICE PROVISION IN ETHIOPIA.
Journal of Public Administration, Finance & Law. 2023, Issue 28, p162-179. 18p.
The goal of this study is to investigate the governance modalities and capacity in Ambo city water service Enterprise, as well as how the Enterprise successfully delivers the water service. Weak urban center capacity in terms of finance and personnel; as well as challenges with governance where there is a lack of accountability for services and a lack of responsiveness and transparency. These constraints continue to make the supply of water services a hollow and unmet promise, and prevent equitable access to the benefits of urban service provision. To address research objective, a qualitative methods research approach is used. The research finds that, while private sectors are the most prominent non-state actors, the public roles are still undervalued. Platforms designed in various institutional settings and reform programmes that allowed the peoples to participate are still trailing behind in the city. Water Enterprise in the city is less responsive to the demand of the public. The fundamental causes of this challenges are limitations in political interferences in prioritization, as well as manpower capacity. The lack of media coverage and proper voice tools has severely hampered public responsiveness. On the other side, there is no clear mechanism in place to hold Water Enterprise directly accountable to the water users (customers) in the city. Similarly, the key obstacles, the unbalanced allocation of budget for additional specialized themes in the Water Enterprise, made urban governance and urban water service provision problematic. These have in turn the impact of impeding the level of accountability, responsiveness, and transparency. Nevertheless, for improved performances of the Water Enterprise in the city, increasing the capacity of Water Enterprise should not be the exclusive solution. Instead, laws and policies must be implemented that empower demand siders (the general public), so that they will be able to safeguard their voice and hold service providers accountable for ensuring that the urban water service is demand-driven. This article, therefore, contends that adequate urban center capacities, consolidated accountability and transparency mechanisms, and strong collaborations between state and non-state actors could help in overcoming issues with urban governance in Ethiopia's urban centers in general, and Ambo urban center in particular. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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ETHIOPIA - UNITED States. National Security Agency - MUNICIPAL water supply - WATER rights - INNER cities - MUNICIPAL services - WATER use - NON-state actors (International relations)Content provider:
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Abolish the NSA and CIA.
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Reason. Dec2024, Vol. 56 Issue 7, p41-42. 2p. 2 Cartoon or Caricatures.
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BAILEY, RONALD
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Reason. Dec2024, Vol. 56 Issue 7, p41-42. 2p. 2 Cartoon or Caricatures.
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Abolish the NSA and CIA.
Reason. Dec2024, Vol. 56 Issue 7, p41-42. 2p. 2 Cartoon or Caricatures.
The article focuses on the call for the abolition of the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to enhance civil liberties and improve intelligence operations. Topics include the historical failures of these agencies in providing national security , the risks posed to individual freedoms by their surveillance practices, and the potential benefits of transferring their functions to the State Department for better alignment with diplomatic efforts.
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UNITED States. National Security Agency - UNITED States. Central Intelligence Agency - CIVIL rights - INTELLIGENCE service - NATIONAL security - UNITED States. Dept. of StateContent provider:
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DHS Workers Tasked With Curbing Hacks Ousted in DOGE Squeeze.
Gallagher, Ryan
Cybersecurity experts tasked with securing US government computers from foreign hacker...
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DHS Workers Tasked With Curbing Hacks Ousted in DOGE Squeeze.
Bloomberg.com. 3/13/2025, pN.PAG-N.PAG. 1p.
Cybersecurity experts tasked with securing US government computers from foreign hackers were removed from their roles at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) following pressure from Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency. Over 200 individuals, including contractors and employees, were let go, leading to concerns about potential security gaps in the US government. The cutbacks at CISA, aimed at reducing spending, have raised worries about the agency's ability to protect against cyber threats. [Extracted from the article]
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LAYOFFS - INFRASTRUCTURE (Economics) - GOVERNMENT contractors - COMPUTER systems - ADMINISTRATIVE efficiency - UNITED States. National Security Agency - MUSK, Elon, 1971-Content provider:
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Nighthawk : a novel from the NUMA Files / Clive Cussler and Graham Brown.
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2017
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2017
Available at LC Collection (PS3553.U75 N54 2017)
VERY VETTED.
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New Yorker. 11/25/2024, Vol. 100 Issue 39, p12-13. 2p. 2 Cartoon or Caricatures.
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Sullivan, Robert
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New Yorker. 11/25/2024, Vol. 100 Issue 39, p12-13. 2p. 2 Cartoon or Caricatures.
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VERY VETTED.
New Yorker. 11/25/2024, Vol. 100 Issue 39, p12-13. 2p. 2 Cartoon or Caricatures.
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UNITED States. National Security Agency - PODCASTING - ILLEGAL employment - WICKS, Christy - FASSLER, BrianContent provider:
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Playing to the edge : American intelligence in the age of terror / Michael V. Hayden.
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2016
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2016
Available at LC Collection (JK468.I6 H39 2016)
NSA Director Wants Industry to Disclose Details of Telecom Hacks.
Manson, Katrina
The director of the National Security Agency is calling on the private sector to discl...
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NSA Director Wants Industry to Disclose Details of Telecom Hacks.
Claims Journal. 11/21/2024, pN.PAG-N.PAG. 1p.
The director of the National Security Agency is calling on the private sector to disclose details of breaches by Chinese hackers in US telecommunications. General Timothy Haugh emphasized the importance of public disclosure to identify and remove hackers from networks. US authorities have confirmed Chinese infiltration of telecommunications, targeting individuals in politics and government. Haugh stressed the need for collective action and swift collaboration to address these cybersecurity threats. [Extracted from the article]
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TELECOMMUNICATION systems - REPUBLICANS - LAW enforcement agencies - UNITED States senators - REPRESENTATIVE government - UNITED States. National Security AgencyContent provider:
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U.S. national debate topic, 2015-2016. Surveillance / [compiled by H. W. Wilson].
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2015
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2015
Available at LC Collection (JK468.S4 U8 2015)
NSA Investigating If Chinese Hackers Breached US Telecoms.
Manson, Katrina
The US National Security Agency (NSA) is investigating potential Chinese hacking of Am...
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NSA Investigating If Chinese Hackers Breached US Telecoms.
Bloomberg.com. 10/8/2024, pN.PAG-N.PAG. 1p.
The US National Security Agency (NSA) is investigating potential Chinese hacking of American telecommunications companies. The NSA, along with other government agencies and some companies, will be conducting thorough investigations into the matter. It is believed that a Chinese hacking group called Salt Typhoon may have breached US telecoms and gained access to court-authorized wiretapping systems. The Wall Street Journal previously reported that AT&T, Verizon, and Lumen Technologies were among the targets of this campaign. The Chinese Embassy in Washington has denied the allegations and called for more evidence. The NSA has been warning about the vulnerability of telecommunications infrastructure to Chinese hacking since 2022. The agency has described China as the most significant cyber threat to the US and has warned that Chinese hackers are targeting critical infrastructure to disrupt crucial services during a future crisis. The US government has appealed to companies for help in uncovering such intrusions, but so far, only a small portion has been discovered. [Extracted from the article]
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TELECOMMUNICATION systems - INFRASTRUCTURE (Economics) - SECURITY systems - CYBERTERRORISM - COMMUNICATION infrastructure - UNITED States armed forces - WIRETAPPING - UNITED States. National Security AgencyContent provider:
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No place to hide : Edward Snowden, the NSA, and the U.S. surveillance state / Glenn Greenwald.
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2014
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2014
Available at LC Collection (JF1525.W45 G74 2014)
A Journey of Growth and Innovation: University of North Georgia celebrates 150 years of transformation while adhering to valued traditions.
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Georgia Trend. Jan2023, Vol. 38 Issue 5, p70-80. 11p.
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DARBY, BETTY
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Georgia Trend. Jan2023, Vol. 38 Issue 5, p70-80. 11p.
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A Journey of Growth and Innovation: University of North Georgia celebrates 150 years of transformation while adhering to valued traditions.
Georgia Trend. Jan2023, Vol. 38 Issue 5, p70-80. 11p.
The article presents the growth and innovations adopted by the University of North Georgia (UNG) as it celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2023. Also cited are UNG's reputation as one of the key senior military colleges (SMC) in the U.S ., the programs of UNG president Bonita Jacobs, and some expansion projects like the Cottrell Center for Business, Technology and Innovation building.
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UNITED States. National Security Agency - COMMUNITIES - UNIVERSITIES & colleges - TEACHER certification - SCHOOL districts - MILITARY officersContent provider:
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@WAR : the rise of the military-Internet complex / Shane Harris.
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2014
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2014
Available at LC Collection (U163 .H37 2014)
SPOOKED.
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New Yorker. 10/10/2022, Vol. 98 Issue 32, p60-65. 6p. 3 Cartoon or Caricatures.
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SORKIN, AMY DAVIDSON
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New Yorker. 10/10/2022, Vol. 98 Issue 32, p60-65. 6p. 3 Cartoon or Caricatures.
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SPOOKED.
New Yorker. 10/10/2022, Vol. 98 Issue 32, p60-65. 6p. 3 Cartoon or Caricatures.
The article discusses Abolition of the Central Intelligence Agency Act introduced by Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan on January 4, 1995, and mentions the arrest of officer Aldrich Ames for death of several agents. Topics discussed include verge of collapse of the Soviet Union, revelation of National Security Agency by contractor Edward Snowden, and exemption of Major League Baseball (MLB) from antitrust laws.
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UNITED States. Central Intelligence Agency - ARREST - UNITED States. National Security Agency - MAJOR League Baseball (Organization) - MOYNIHAN, Daniel P. (Daniel Patrick), 1927-2003 - SOVIET UnionContent provider:
MAS Ultra - School Edition
Leveling up / Deborah Zoe Laufer.
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2014
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2014
Available at Kent Temporary Collection at ARC (PS3612.A9428 L485 2014)
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Non-state Actors in Forest Governance: Genesis, Status, Challenges and Way Forward.
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Journal of Sustainable Forestry. 2022, Vol. 41 Issue 3-5, p223-239. 17p.
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Nath, Tapan Kumar;Khan, Niaz Ahmed;Kibria, Abu SMG;Goodale, Uromi Manage
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Journal of Sustainable Forestry. 2022, Vol. 41 Issue 3-5, p223-239. 17p.
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The shadow factory : the ultra-secret NSA from 9/11 to the eavesdropping on America / James Bamford.
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2008
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2008
Available at Dewey Collection (327.1273 B2197s)
THE NEW CYBERSECURITY ELITE.
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Nation. 6/15/2015, Vol. 300 Issue 24, p12-16. 5p. 2 Color Photographs, 1 Illustration, 1 Diagram.
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SHORROCK, TIM
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Nation. 6/15/2015, Vol. 300 Issue 24, p12-16. 5p. 2 Color Photographs, 1 Illustration, 1 Diagram.
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THE NEW CYBERSECURITY ELITE.
Nation. 6/15/2015, Vol. 300 Issue 24, p12-16. 5p. 2 Color Photographs, 1 Illustration, 1 Diagram.
The article discusses an elite cybersecurity and surveillance class in relation to America's government as of 2015, and it mentions government secrets, U.S . national security , and corporate profits. The Intelligence and National Security Alliance, which is a coalition of companies that work for the U.S . National Security Agency , is mentioned. The SDL Government computer software firm and the Chertoff Group security company are examined, as well as the history of political power in the U.S .
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INTERNET security - ELITE (Social sciences) - UNITED States. National Security Agency/Central Security Service - NATIONAL security - COALITIONS - POWER (Social sciences) - CHERTOFF Group (Company) - UNITED States politics & government - HISTORY - UNITED StatesContent provider:
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News war [videorecording] / [produced by] WGBH Boston ; executive producer David Fanning.
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2007
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2007
Available at DVDs - 3rd Floor (DV 3351)
