Military Intelligence Goes Web 2.0

Due to the nature of the Department of Defense (DOD), I would normally not feel that Web 2.0 tools such as wikis, RSS and blogs should be used. Primarily because some of the Web 2.0 tools are not secure and do not have the necessary security that would be required for this type of collaboration of sensitive information. The use of new technology such as wikis, RSS, blogs, JavaScript, XLM and AJAX are very helpful in sharing knowledge regarding critical missions etc. The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) and other defense agencies have become the most advanced users of Web 2.0 tools in the federal government. Since they have a way of securing their information technology infrastructure it is okay for them to utilize the Web 2.0 tools. It is a good way to enhance communication techniques as well as sharing valuable information between special agents. However, I still have to wonder “exactly how difficult is it for a hacker to access government information, go through corporate firewalls and other security measures?” There are several security concerns surrounding the use of Web 2.0 tools in the work place, especially related to the DOD. First, there needs to be continuous monitoring of user activities as well as potential security breaches related to the Web 2.0 tools. Secondly, another issue is “should individuals be allowed to access the Web 2.0 tools via mobile devices?” This access causes another security issue since cell phones don’t have the protection of corporate firewalls. Without having the proper security measures protecting the users of Web 2.0 tools and the corporation, the corporation would not be able to control the flow of information that could be obtained by hackers and terrorist. The use of Web 2.0 technology needs to be thought out from all angles before being implemented in a corporation.

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