Drug Trafficking and Cartels Long before we see the grizzled mug shots of drug lords on TV and in newspapers, there is a thorough process that leads to the snap of their handcuffs. With pressure from the media and public to make quick arrests, law enforcement agencies must utilize all available resources in an efficientRead More…
Understanding Boko Haram and Isis Each day, news broadcasts show stories of Boko Haram and ISIS committing acts of terror and displacing thousands of people. Recently, Boko Haram pledged allegiance to ISIS, causing governments to take notice of a current convergence of symbolism and ideology. As Boko Haram and ISIS continue to share such thingsRead More…
Discovering Insider Cyber Attacks Lurking in the shadows behind your favorite websites and apps, cyber attacks are more prevalent than ever. The number of technology systems that enterprises need to defend (such as personal computers and tablets), is constantly growing. Combine this with the constantly evolving nature of cyber threats, and it becomes apparent thatRead More…
Identifying suspicious accountants It is estimated that money laundering accounts for three to five percent of the global economic output. Financial institutions are the conduit through which money, and therefore money laundering, flows. Because of this, the financial system is the focal point of anti-money laundering programs. Because of the international and intricate nature of this issue, a collaborativeRead More…
Caatinga Integrated Watershed Resources In the northern region of Brazil, the Caatinga has become one of the most threatened watersheds in the world. Deforestation and a lack of conservation efforts have driven this once richly forested region to the brink of ruin. Integrated watershed management (with the participation of key people and organizations) has becomeRead More…
Finding H-2B Violators While many applications are legitimate, and criminal prosecutions for H-2B violations are rare, abuse of the program is common. Employers ask for more workers than they need, or they ask for workers for longer periods of time than the standard seasonal time period. Because employers aren’t responsible for housing costs, H-2B visasRead More…
Auto and Medical Insurance Fraud When a hit and run auto collision report uncovers a fraud ring operating out of Los Angeles, investigators need a tool to track and connect knowledge to build a cohesive case for arrest. Because of the complex nature of this problem, a collaborative and holistic analysis environment is necessary forRead More…
Exposing Human Trafficking Human trafficking is a multi-billion dollar industry, with crimes spanning the entire globe and victims so varied that it is difficult to enact profiles and prevention methods that encompass all of the people affected. Traffickers use violence, threats and fraud to trap victims in horrific situations every day, and they are rarely caught andRead More…