Application of Big Data for National Security

Table of Contents

Cover image

Title page

Copyright

List of Contributors

About the Editors

Foreword by Lord Carlile of Berriew

Preface by Edwin Meese III

Acknowledgments

Section 1. Introduction to Big Data

Chapter 1. An Introduction to Big Data

What Is Big Data?

How Different Is Big Data?

More on Big Data: Types and Sources

The Five V’s of Big Data

Big Data in the Big World

Analytical Capabilities of Big Data

Streaming Analytics

An Overview of Big Data Solutions

Conclusions

Chapter 2. Drilling into the Big Data Gold Mine: Data Fusion and High-Performance Analytics for Intelligence Professionals

Introduction

The Age of Big Data and High-Performance Analytics

Technology Challenges

Examples

Conclusion

Section 2. Core Concepts and Application Scenarios

Chapter 3. Harnessing ...