Understanding terrorists’ use of the cyberspace is very critical from counter-terrorism perspective. Tracking websites, understanding radical teachings and being on the lookout for new patterns in how transnational terrorists communicate, recruit and train members are essential ingredients in effective counter terrorism strategy. Monitoring jihadi websites, for example, would help to understand extremists’ philosophical and religious views, their views on grievances and root causes and other topical issues. It will also be possible to track changes in terrorist tradecraft, support activities, and methods of attack. Web monitoring will help map the linkages among various groups spread across the globe.

Under the Terrorist Informatics Project, ICPVTR has launched a training and capacity building programme with the National Library Board of Singapore (NLB). One NLB officer is seconded to work with the Centre and the School of Computer Engineering at the Nanyang Technological University to develop and deploy appropriate tools necessary for a comprehensive understanding of Cyberspace.

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