Preface
The 6th International Conference on Semantic Technologies for Intelligence, Defense, and Security (STIDS 2011) provides a forum for academia, government and industry to share the latest research on semantic technology for defense, intelligence and security applications. Semantic technology is a fundamental enabler to achieve greater flexibility, precision, timeliness and automation of analysis and response to rapidly evolving threats. This year we have the following topics: • • • • •
Creating an interoperable suite of public-‐domain ontologies relevant to intelligence analysis covering diverse areas: Ontologies and reasoning under conditions of uncertainty Semantic technology and ontological issues related to: o Source credibility and evidential pedigree o Use of sensing devices including security, e.g. global infrastructure grid (GIG), images and intelligence collection in general Usability issues relating to semantic technology
Best practices in ontological engineering Paulo Costa and Kathryn Laskey STIDS 2011 Chairs
Ontology Works George Mason University University at Buffalo George Mason University Knowledge Based Systems, Inc. NCI, Inc. University of Iowa SAIC George Mason University US Department of Defense KaDSci, Inc. NCOR MITRE Corporation MITRE Corporation Optech, Inc. NCOR, University at Buffalo George Mason University US Department of Energy Old Dominion University Vistology, Inc. George Mason University Data Tactics Corporation (DTC) has been developing and implementing mission-‐focused capabilities to the Intelligence Community and DOD for years; providing superior service and leading innovation. Whether it is data mining, data correlation, data retrieval, information security or cloud computing, Data Tactics understands the challenges that face our client-‐base and our peers across the industry. With our vast knowledge, professional expertise and dedication, Data Tactics is prepared and committed to designing, implementing and sustaining customized solutions to meet the customers’ mission requirements. Data Tactics Corporation is a small business solely focused on mission –relevant solutions that bring industry recognized experts in the field of Specialized Cloud Enterprise Architecture, Cyber Security, Geospatial Engineering, System / Software Development, Data / System Integration, and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) / Sustainment support. We measure that support at our end-‐user. The staff is qualified to identify report, resolve and support a myriad of complex data, storage, security and system problems. Our success has been proven time and again at traditional sites but also in tactical forward deployed environments. Our Mission •
To Design, Develop, Deliver and Manage State-‐of-‐the-‐Art Technological Capabilities for Our Client’s Enterprise that Supports Our Client’s Mission Objectives • To See Our Performance across the Service Lifecycle through Our Client’s Lens. • Our Work Contributes to Our Client’s Success because we Design, Deliver and Sustain those Services to Work in the Client's Environment, by Client’s Personnel to Achieve Client Success Vision Statement •
To Establish an Enduring Relationship of Trust with Our Client Based Solely on Our Performance To Deliver a Product or Service that becomes Second-‐Nature to Our Client’s Personnel and a Seamless Part of Our Client’s Business Operations To Remain a Creative, Disruptive and Leading Research, Development and Rapid Deployment Institution Where Our Shared Intellect, Hard Work and Vanguard for Our Client’s Trust make a Positive Difference in the Lives of Our Employees, the Success of Our Clients and the Security of Our Country • •