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Are Interns Your Best Bet for Social Media Management?

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It is no secret that social media has been widely adopted by government agencies. The question is: why would a government agency want to be connected to constituents round-the-clock? The answer: it is a relatively cost effective way to engage with the public.

The challenge (and the hidden cost) is that consistently keeping up with Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, GovLoop, or any other social media accounts can be extremely time-consuming. Building on high rates of unemployment coupled with current students and recent graduates looking for any work they can get, many organizations are adopting what appears to be an easy fix: hire a social media intern. Keep reading →

 /  Published December 20, 2011 at 4:00 PM

Cyber Intelligence: Social Media – A New Cyber Source Of Threat Intelligence

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Social media is perhaps the greatest tool for mass communication–and for attracting like-minded individuals. That is not new. Back in 2005, for instance, the Journal of International Security Affairs reported on the increased web presence of several major Islamic militias.

Threat intelligence analysis, however, indicates that information and activities within social networking sites is now viewed as one of the primary sources of cyber intelligence on extremist groups and terrorists. Keep reading →

 /  Published August 29, 2011 at 12:04 PM