'Intelligence Gathering'
Intelligence gathering has been an integral part of statecraft,
so is information protection.
Encryption is essential to information protection.
The Enigma machine was a key variable for Hitler's army to
conquer and spread dominance in Europe during World War II, until
its successful decryption by the English led to Hitler's
defeat.
Why use mobile phones to gather intelligence?
TRUSTED DEVICE
Why would individuals trust their cell phones to
place all their information?
Cell phones are with individuals at all times. Access to the
physical device is usually secured through a password. This creates
an element of trust. The user of the device believes that if the
physical device is secured so are its contents. Like securing a box
would imply that its contents are secured. This trust encourages
the individual to place information into the device which he/she
would not otherwise. The trust in the device is the reason for
information
