Predicting terror
Anthony Tucker-Jones talks to Neil Fretwell of Intelligent Software Solutions Global about the growing use of predictive software in counter terrorism
ATJ: Is it fair to say that prediction software or predictive policing is now a key tool in the cyber battle against organised crime and terrorism?
NF: Predictive software is still in its infancy, but is fast becoming a key tool in the battle. It has been recognised by law enforcement, the intelligence agencies and the military that when historic data is utilised, together with current data sources, a pattern of predictive behaviours can be identified . . .