Chapter 15: Terrorism

A set of 30 flashcards covering key vocabulary and concepts related to terrorism as described in the lecture notes.

Terrorism

Violent, criminal acts impacting societies, often associated with ideological goals.

International terrorism

Criminal acts by individuals or groups linked to foreign terrorist organizations.

Domestic terrorism

Criminal acts by individuals or groups motivated by domestic ideological influences.

Types of attacks in terrorism

Include chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, explosive, cyber, and carbon dioxide attacks.

Lone Wolf

An individual terrorist acting independently, not affiliated with larger groups.

State Sponsored terrorism

Terrorism supported by government bodies.

State inspired terrorism

Terrorism motivated or incited by a state's ideological narrative.

Steps in a Terrorist Attack

Include target selection, planning, funding, deployment, attack, escape, and exploitation.

Target Selection

The process of choosing a specific target for a terrorist attack.

Planning in terrorism

Developing strategies concerning where, how, and when to execute an attack.

FBI

Federal Bureau of Investigation, the lead agency for counter-terrorism investigations.

Department of Homeland Security

Federal department responsible for prevention and response to terrorist attacks.

Risk Assessment in terrorism

Evaluating potential risks and vulnerabilities related to terrorist threats.

Mitigation

Strategies implemented to reduce the impact of a terrorist attack.

Red Teaming

Simulated attacks to assess an organization's security measures.

Vulnerability in terrorism

Identifying weaknesses that could be exploited by terrorists.

Preparation and prevention

Actions taken to prepare for and prevent potential terrorist attacks.

Explosive attacks

Use of explosives in terrorist acts, including homemade devices.

Biological terrorism

The use of harmful biological substances to threaten or harm societies.

Nuclear terrorism

The use of nuclear materials to conduct terrorist activities.

Cyber terrorism

The use of digital attacks to disrupt or damage computer systems.

Escape in a terrorist attack

The getaway process after the execution of an attack.

Exploitation in terrorism

Using the aftermath of an attack to send a message or promote an agenda.

Terrorism related deaths increase since 2000

A significant rise from 3,329 deaths in 2000 to 32,685 in 2014.

9/11 attack

The September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States, resulting in 2,996 deaths.

Homemade explosives

Improvised explosive devices created by individuals for use in attacks.

Threat detection

Identifying potential terrorist threats before an attack occurs.

Task Forces in terrorism response

Collaborative groups of law enforcement agencies coordinating on terrorism issues.

Awareness training

Education provided to law enforcement and community members on recognizing terrorist risks.

Ideological goals

Aims that drive groups or individuals to commit acts of terrorism based on beliefs.

Environmental terrorism

Attacks motivated by ideologies regarding environmental issues.

Radiological terrorism

The use of radioactive materials to conduct terrorist activities.

Carbon Monoxide attacks

Terrorist activities that utilize carbon monoxide as a harmful agent.