Spy Jargon and Terminology Spy novels often use language unfamiliar to those new to the reading this genre. Some terms are colorful, imaginative, but all have an intended meaning known to those in the field. I use them a lot in my stories to add that certain flavor, to add authenticity, build suspense, and increase […]
Archives for August 2016
The Threat of an EMP Attack on our Power Grid
EMP Attacks and the Power Grid Chances are you may have heard the term EMP in the news lately. EMP is the abbreviation for a burst of electromagnetic radiation, or an Electromagnetic Pulse. EMPs may be caused by a natural event from a sunburst or cosmic storm, but they can also be generated by a […]
Cyber Warfare- The Briefing
A Deep Dive Into Cyber Warfare We’ve entered a new era of warfare strategy. In this era, we attack the enemy by exploiting its defensive vulnerabilities- its network of electronics. In this Information Technology (IT) age, the United States and our adversaries depend on communication systems and computers to perform functions vital to national defense. […]