Essays about: "Defence and Security"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 134 essays containing the words Defence and Security.

1. 6. The road to an accurate cost estimation in engineer-to-order manufacturing - A case study of cost estimation accuracy within advanced technology development in a defence and security company

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Lawin Anwar; Sandra Barría Colliander; [2023-07-03]
   Keywords : Engineer-to-order; new product development; cost management; cost engineering; cost estimation error; cost overruns; cost estimation accuracy; project management;

   Abstract : Estimating the costs of a project is a vital part of manufacturing organisations as estimations are what set the basis for the price of the products. Precise estimates allow for effective planning and resource allocation, ensuring that the necessary materials, equipment, and personnel are available to complete the project on time and within budget. READ MORE

3. 7. Constructing Heroes and Villains : Identifying Narratives in the Ukrainian Defence’s Social Media Presence

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Lydia Holmén; [2023]
   Keywords : digital diplomacy; nation branding; security branding; narrative; security narrative;

   Abstract : This paper examines the narratives that Ukraine is telling through their official Defence of Ukraine account on X, and what the implications of those narratives are. At the time of this study, a conflict is taking place in Ukraine after the invasion of Russia on Ukrainian territory. READ MORE

4. 8. Implicit Message Integrity Provision : In Heterogeneous Vehicular Systems

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

   Author : Paul Molloy; [2023]
   Keywords : Privacy; Code Generation; Vehicle-to-infrastructure; Vehicular ad hoc Networks; Standardization; Remote Procedure Calls; Safety; Integritet; Kodgenerering; Fordon-till-infrastruktur; Ad hoc-nät för Fordon; Standardisering; Samtal om fjärrprocedur; Säkerhet;

   Abstract : Vehicles on the road today are complex multi-node computer networks. Security has always been a critical issue in the automotive computing industry. It is becoming even more crucial with the advent of autonomous vehicles and driver assistant technology. There is potential for attackers to control vehicles maliciously. READ MORE

5. 9. Unraveling EU’s Strategic Autonomy - Analysing the EU’s Path to Independence amidst Global Interconnections

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

   Author : Lejla Hondo; [2023]
   Keywords : EU; strategic autonomy; global governance; multilateralism; geopolitical challenges; policy; global trends; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : This thesis investigates the EU’s strategic autonomy which refers to the EU’s strive for increased independence without having to rely on other countries in important policy areas. EU strategic autonomy was introduced in 2013 and has become a higher priority due to recent geopolitical changes. READ MORE

6. 10. Effects of Prolonged Electricity Supply Disruptions on Critical Entities

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Riskhantering (CI); Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

   Author : André Hansson; [2023]
   Keywords : vital societal function; VSF; critical entity; CE; vital societal entity; VSE; critical infrastructure; CI; critical flow; prolonged outage; electricity supply disruption; preparedness; total defence; civil defence; civil preparedness; crisis preparedness; grey zone; critical entities resilience; CER; hybrid warfare; energy security; societal resilience; cascading effect; dependencies; interdependencies; long-term disruption; power outage; power disruption; consequences; outage; samhällsviktig verksamhet; kritisk infrastruktur; totalförsvar; beredskap; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : This study investigates Swedish critical entities (CEs) ability to maintain function during up to three months of electricity supply disruptions. It also examines possible improvement measures, and how contextual cases (grey zone, heightened state of alert, war) influence CEs’ ability to maintain function during electricity supply disruptions. READ MORE