Re: book idea: info terrorism/espionage etc.

[Black Unicorn <unicorn@schloss.li>]

On Sun, 3 Mar 1996, Vladimir Z. Nuri wrote:

[...]

> I was just thinking what an interesting book this could be. if
> it doesn't cover the ideas of "information terrorism" that are
> hinted in e.g. Strassman's remailer paper, it seems this is a 
> vacuum that could be filled with a very significant/interesting
> tome by someone.

Been addressed.  See e.g., Winn Schwartau, "Defense in Depth for 
Information Systems Survival"  8 International Journal of Intelligence and 
Counterintelligence 2, 229.

Mr. Schwartau is the Exec. director of Inter.Pact, Inc., a Florida 
information security firm and has written what is considered, in some 
circles, the seminal work on the subject "Informational Warfare: Chaos 
on the Electronic Superhighway.

[..]

> I've seen a lot of editorials on reforming the spook apparatus,
> and it seems now is the prime moment for some very influential books
> to come out to influence future policy ideas.

Apparently you're not as well read as you think, Lance.  :)

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