The book investigates the evolving landscape of web intelligence and its implications for security. This volume compiles research presented at the 2009 NATO Advanced Research Workshop on Web Intelligence and Security. It addresses the challenges and opportunities presented by the increasing volume and complexity of information available online, focusing on how this data can be leveraged for security purposes while also mitigating associated risks. The work explores various facets of web intelligence, including data mining, social network analysis, and the application of these techniques to counter-terrorism, cybercrime, and other security threats.

This collection of papers from a NATO Advanced Research Workshop offers a snapshot of the state of web intelligence and security research in 2009. The contributions likely represent a technical and academic perspective, focusing on the methodologies and challenges in leveraging web data for security applications. The scope suggests a readership interested in the intersection of computer science, information security, and policy.