Cyberterrorism - myth or reality
Missed the talk?
Al-Qaeda has moved from physical warfare to cyberspace. The role therefore of the internet has meant that terrorists are able to use it to facilitate and communicate their message of terror.
This threat has led to many questions, for example:
- What does the term cyber-terrorism mean?
- Are Al-Qaeda capable of destroying critical infrastructure?
- Should we fear terrorists use of steganography in Urdu?
His talk examined the case for two schools of thought. It concluded that the current nature of terrorism provides more support for Weimann's argument, but that things could change if terrorists acquire more sophisticated skills in new technology.
About Imran Awan
Mr Imran Awan joined the University in 2009 and is currently the module leader for the undergraduate Police Duties and Law module on the BSc award. Previously he has held the post of lecturer in law at the University of Wolverhampton. Before embarking on a teaching career Imran worked as freelance journalist and published articles in the area of law, crime and disorder in the West Midlands.
Imran also worked as a corporate legal advisor and acted as a consultant for a large law firm in Birmingham. He began his lecturing career at Birmingham City University specialising in criminal law, terrorism and human rights. In 2008 he was invited to deliver a paper entitled 'Cyber-Terrorism-The Great Controversy' at the World International Congress of Criminology Conference held in Barcelona, Spain. Imran is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
