War on Father's Day 2024
On this Father's Day 2024, we want war — war on terrorism and war on cybercrimes.
War is legitimized state-sponsored terrorism in a grand scale.
Terrorism is a disease that is metastasizing like cancer in the global body of humanity. A temporary relief of the symptoms or sweeping it under the rug will only worsen the situation, making the disease more difficult to treat.
While there are a number of ways to combat terrorism, attempting to cure the symptoms without tackling the root causes is like waging a losing war on drugs.
Winning the war on terrorism is by winning the heart and mind of people, not by mounting collateral damage and blocking life-saving humanitarian aid for civilians.
Words are powerful enough to steer a country to war or peace. World peace is certainly attainable when people and their leaders are willing to give peace a chance.
Though not as terrifying as weapons of mass destruction, cyberattacks are powerful weapons of mass disruption that can endanger human lives.
When cyberattacks can cause the loss of human lives, cybercriminals can be charged not only for cyberattacks but also for terrorism.
Education at home and in school plays an important role in the upbringing of computer hackers who ultimately decide for themselves whether to do good or evil.
Cyber attacks and terrorist threats are a lethal combination that can only be resolved by aligning conscientious counterterrorism policies with cybersecurity technologies.
In the spirit of President John F. Kennedy, one may proclaim: "Ask not what counterterrorism and cybersecurity can do for you, ask what you can do for counterterrorism and cybersecurity."
Reviews and Praise
“The book presents a crisp narrative on cyberattacks and how to protect against these attacks. … The author views terrorism as a disease that may be cured through education and communication. … The book is a relevant, useful, and genial mix of history, current times, practical advice, and policy goals.”
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- Brad Reid, ACM Computing Reviews
“Very professional and well researched.”
- Eleanor Clift, Newsweek and The Daily Beast
“I would fully recommend following the author's steps, reaching beyond our borders, making friends outside our norm, and helping to foster world peace and a better tomorrow.”
- Veteran Staff Sergeant Andrew Price, U.S. Air Force
“I commend the author for putting together such a useful and informative book. I rate the book 5 out of 5 stars. The fight against terrorism and ensuring cybersecurity is not the duty of just the government or security agents alone; each individual has a role to play. The book is exceptionally well edited.”
- Ebere Writes Concept, OnlineBookClub.org
"The book demystifies the Total Information Awareness (TIA) program. Lee's Counterterrorism and Cybersecurity is a must-read page turner infused with knowledge and wisdom that challenges our beliefs and opens our mind to a more peaceful high-tech world."
- Sweta Bose, Cyber Security News
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Peace on Mother's Day 2024
Graduate School Faculty at Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology/ISO Unit Head/ISO-DCO/International Linkages
5 个月Living in an era of AI and Technology, I find this topic to be politically and socially relevant and interesting at the same time. Sometimes the people that we thought is protecting us are the same people who are selling us and our security to the devil. I think in all professions that are existing, IT Professionals are the ones to be considered to have more responsibility on protecting all of us without bias and discrimination. The ethical aspect of cybersecurity is somehow so subtle and sometimes nonexistent depends on who the victims are. ??
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5 个月Very thought-provoking post, Prof.?Newton Lee . I agree that the war on terrorism and cybercrimes is a pressing issue that requires urgent attention. As someone who works in the IT industry, I've seen firsthand the devastating impact of cyberattacks on individuals and organizations. It's crucial that we continue to raise awareness and advocate for stronger cybersecurity measures to protect our digital lives. Looking forward to seeing more of your thoughts on this topic!