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Ever since their coming into existence, social media have been impacting our communication behaviour and added new possibilities to it. Despite their numerous advantages, they are also increasingly becoming a breeding ground for criminal activity. In order to enhance law enforcement in that respect, a structured approach is required. In a legal perspective the term

Aside from more specific projects and calls, the European Commission’s Horizon 2020 Work Programme also deals with the fundamental structures in the field of security research and communication. To ensure the best possible outcomes for research and innovation in the European Union, the areas of research communication, frameworks and procurement needs to be improved continuously.

Whether it’s private citizens, small and medium-sized companies, or the public power grid, we are dependent on elaborate computer systems for routine processes. Without a properly functioning digital system, we could neither withdraw cash from an ATM or turn our lights on, as nearly everything we do in our everyday lives is in some form

When it comes to border security, conventional means seem to be unable to counter modern challenges on a large scale. A new approach is vital to address this issue more adequately. One of the main challenges is for example the management of goods and persons at the borders. Could the implementation of technology be the

As computers gain hold of nearly every facet of our lives, our reliance on them grows. Even now, the water supply, traffic light systems and supply chains of whole communities and cities rely strongly on the correct functioning of computer systems. Should these be infiltrated or manipulated, the consequences could be costly as well as

Threats against critical infrastructure limit the liberties of citizens and put the functioning of societies and their economies at risk. The security and resilience of Europe’s critical infrastructure needs to be ensured since disruptions in their operations may entail the collapse of entire sectors. A comprehensive approach is needed to secure connected and interdependent installations,

Challenges connected with large urban environments, countering the terrorist use of explosive threats and minimum intrusion tools for de-escalation during mass gatherings – these are the three specific challenges, the Commission names in a working paper in order to make European cities resilient for future threats. Urban security has been an issue since cities exist,

The European Union stipulates a number of challenges in the field of fighting crime and terrorism. One component permeating all of them is technology’s evolution. It is a driving force for the nature and development of criminality. In order to inhibit crime and terror, it is hence pivotal to keep up with technological innovations and

The upcoming decade will bring new challenges to the Union, especially concerning safety and security. Research is the key to a successful future of the old continent. The Research Framework Programme 9 (FP9) will have to ensure that the right projects are funded. FP8, or Horizon 2020, is slowly coming to an end. The specific

In the last decade practically no country has been unaffected by some kind of violent extremism. Suspicion has spread between religions and among ethnic groups, fear was caused by terrorists. States are still looking for a proper approach regarding this issue. However, there is no easy solution to the problem. Defining the Problem: Terrorism, violent