Homework Responses Wk 6 & 2

As we learned this week, surveillance is simply the act of watching another person, place or thing. Now what is an open source? Open source refers to a software program or platform with source code that is readily accessible and which can be modified or enhanced by anyone. Open source access grants users of an application permission to fix broken links, enhance the design, or improve the original code. Open source software efforts have been behind some of the most popular applications and operating systems available, including the Android OS for smartphones and the Firefox web browser. Open source relies on community engagement, trust, and permissive licensing strategies. Platforms developed and built on user collaboration work better and have less bugs. Software developers who encourage the open source concept believe that by giving any interested party access to modify a product’s source code, the application will be more usable and error-free over the long term. Say we protect a source that allows shoppers to buy and businesses to run. We want to make sure someone doesn't hack into it and take the data and other personal information from the site. 

Mobile surveillance takes more time and training.  With fewer operative involved in conducting mobile surveillance, it tends to be more easily detected. Static surveillance takes place by having the operative remained in a fixed position in good view of the target location and one which “blends” in and is not only readily noticed but tends to not raise any suspicions as to their presence.  Technical surveillance uses technology. . 

Glenn McGovern. (2011). Protective Operations : A Handbook for Security and Law Enforcement. CRC Press.