Intelligence Community Using Web 2.0

I believe it is a great concept for the intelligence community to use Web 2.0. With the great amount of responsibility that the intelligence community has to keep our nation and citizens safe, it seems as though the ability to openly collaborate across a secure network with other intelligence community members could only enhance the ability to better protect Americans. The benefits of collaboration far outweigh the negative aspects because there are very few other ways for individuals to converse and work together so frequently and openly. The idea that a person in California could be having the same issue as someone in Ohio and they can discuss the similarities and differences of their situation is crucial to the safety of citizens. One negative aspect could be security and authorization for the use of the Web 2.0 tools. There is no guarantee that a network has not been breached and the discussions and collaboration are not secure. This could be a national security risk, as well as a deterrent to completing critical missions. The benefits of collaboration, in my opinion far outweigh this risk. The quick response and more informed researcher is much more successful. Wikis can be used for fact checking and informational purposes because they can be updated based on additional information or more accurate facts by other individuals. They are an excellent source of quick information by subject. DSS feeds, such as a Facebook type feed, are very beneficial because they allow quick status updates of information that is distributed to individuals who need to know the information. These are only the tip of the surface regarding Web 2.0 tools that are helpful in communicating, especially for such a crucial community as the intelligence arena.