Overview

In the information age, it is critical that we understand the implications and exposure of the activities and data documented on the Internet. Improved efficiencies and the added capabilities of instant communication, high-speed connectivity to browsers, search engines, websites, databases, indexing, searching and analytical applications have made information technology (IT) and the Internet a vital issued for public and private enterprises. The downside is that this increased level of complexity and vulnerability presents a daunting challenge for enterprise and personal security. Internet Searches for Vetting, Investigations, and Open-Source Intelligence provides an understanding of the implications of the activities and data documented by individuals on the Internet. It delineates a much-needed framework for the responsible collection and use of the Internet for intelligence, investigation, vetting, and open-source information. This book makes a compelling case for action as well as reviews relevant laws, regulations, and rulings as they pertain to Internet crimes, misbehaviors, and individuals' privacy. Exploring technologies such as social media and aggregate information services, the author outlines the techniques and skills that can be used to leverage the capabilities of networked systems on the Internet and find critically important data to complete an up-to-date picture of people, employees, entities, and their activities. Outlining appropriate adoption of legal, policy, and procedural principles--and emphasizing the careful and appropriate use of Internet searching within the law--the book includes coverage of cases, privacy issues, and solutions for common problems encountered in Internet searching practice and information usage, from internal and external threats. The book is a valuable resource on how to utilize open-source, online sources to gather important information and screen and vet employees, prospective employees, corporate partners, and vendors.

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Author:   Edward J. Appel
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   CRC Press Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.628kg
ISBN:  

9781439827512

ISBN 10:   1439827516
Pages:   320
Publication Date:   07 January 2011
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Replaced By:   9781482238853
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Stock Indefinitely
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Behavior and Technology The Internet’s Potential for Investigators and Intelligence Officers People, Places, Organizations, and Topics A Practitioner’s Perspective The Search Internet Posts and the People They Profile Finding the Needles The Need for Speed What We Can’t Do Without Notes Social and Technological Change Internet Use Growth Evolution of Internet Uses Physical World, Virtual Activities Connection and Disconnection Notes Use and Abuse—Crime on the Internet By the Numbers? Online Venues Digital Delinquency “Free” Intellectual Property Insider Notes Implications for the Enterprise The New User: Someone You Would Trust? Employer Liability Vetting, Monitoring, and Accountability The Evolving Personnel Security Model Notes Legal and Policy Context Liability, Privacy, and Management Issues Liability for Service Providers for Employers Accountability for Employees Notes Laws Constitutional Rights Federal and State Statutes Federal Rules of Evidence and Computer Records International Treaties and Standards Notes Litigation Internet Search Litigation Anonymity Expectation of Privacy Due Process Libel/Defamation Invasion of Privacy Torts Sanctions for Public Postings Internet Privacy for the Twenty-First Century Notes International and Domestic Principles U.S. and International Privacy Principles Guidelines Notice and Consent Government Standards Parallel Guidance: Internet Research Ethics Notes Professional Standards and the Internet ASIS Standards National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS) Association of Internet Researchers (AoIR) Librarians Inside and Outside the Workplace Reputational Risk, Public Affairs Bottom Line Notes The Insider Threat Benevolent Big Brother Notes Framework for Internet Searching Internet Vetting and Open-Source Intelligence Policy Legal and Ethical Limitations Policy Information Assets Protection Notes Tools, Techniques, and Training Training Analysts Open-Source Intelligence Process Quality Control Notes Proper Procedures for Internet Searching Criteria Security Standard Methodology Notes Internet Search Methodology Preparation and Planning The Library Scope Notes Notes Search Techniques Internet Content The Browser The Search Engine Metasearch Engines Finding Search Engines Search Terms Social and Commercial Searching Social Networking Sites E-Commerce Sites Directories Blogs Chat Notes Finding Sources U.S. Government State, County, and Local Governments Other Government-Related Sources Business-Related Sources News Web 2.0 Looking Up Subscribers Email Notes Automation of Searching Why Automate Searching? Enterprise Search Middleware Best-in-Class Desktop Tool Investigative Search Tool Requirements A Homegrown Solution Reducing Analytical Time Using Automation Caching and Data Mining The Human Interface in Internet Investigations Notes Internet Intelligence Reporting Records Content Analyst’s Comments Organization and Formatting Source Citations Attribution Verification Notes Illicit Web Sites and Illegal Behavior Online Cybercrime Child Pornography and Internet Porn Unauthorized Use of Computer Systems Contraband Digital Assets Information (Cyber) Warfare Notes Model Internet Investigative Standards Enterprise Strategy Model Internet Search Guidelines Authorized Internet Search Personnel Definitions to Consider Notes A Model Internet Investigation Policy Key Considerations Higher-Risk Candidates Application Procedures and Forms Legal Issues Confidentiality Ethics in Investigations Disciplinary Action Model Forms for Candidates Notes A Model Internet Posting Policy Notes Internet Intelligence Issues Privacy Smoking Guns Completeness of Internet Searching Adjudication Conclusion Notes Bibliography Index

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I was excited to hear CRC Press was releasing Internet Searches for Vetting, Investigations, and Open-Source Intelligence, by Edward J. Appel, a retired FBI agent. His company has done work for me so I knew the quality of his work and assumed his book would be at the same level as his investigative efforts. I wasn't disappointed. ! Appel develops a framework for preparation and planning of successful Internet research. He covers basic information about search engines, metasearch engines, social networking sites and search terms. I found the chapters Automation of Searching and Internet Intelligence Reporting to be the most enlightening. ! delivers with content and is an easy read. It met my criteria for a successful investigations book ! . --Larry Zilliox, in the PISA Newsletter, April 2011

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