Group 1 FBI, CIA, and Homeland Security

Intoduction Original meaning of Encryption is “secrete writing” The purpose: To secure electronic commerce and worldwide communication.

Encryption Products When used outside the United States When used by terrorists, drug traffickers or hostile foreign In order to make sure the national security, we have to sacrifice a little personal freedom.

Terrorism Definition -the unlawful use or threat of violence esp. against the state or the public as a politically motivated means of attack or coercion Article Examples

Encrypted Document

Child Pornography World wide pedophiles rings sharing pictures and info on victims. Estimated 5000 national and international pedophile rings. Decryption would make it easier to find, capture, try and convict these criminals.

Id Theft Id Theft is the fastest growing crime. Estimated 700,000 people have some form of their id stolen a year. Mass Theft Immigrant Imposters

Goal of the F.B.I. and other law agencies The goal of the F.B.I. and other law agencies is to encourage the use of encryption while preserving the ability of law agencies to protect citizens.

Some Statistics In 1997, world-wide cases involving encryption was at least 500. The annual growth rate of these criminal cases is 50 – 100%.

Conclusion Safety Concerns Terrorism Espionage Computer Crimes Responsibility for safety Law enforcement FBI,CIA, Department of Homeland Security

Conclusion Telephone means of communication wiretapping on phone lines with a court order Computer means of communication decrypt computer data with a court order