The price of safety

The U.S. government's multibillion-dollar drive for homeland security has produced a boom in antiterror technologies. At the same time, it has created problems ranging from industry confusion to lack of basic accountability, and privacy concerns are higher than ever.

Day 1: Throwing money at technology

Strategic conflicts, rampant confusion, miscommunication and election-year politics are slowing counterterrorism efforts.

Day 2: Companies profiting from fear

Multibillion-dollar security initiatives have given rise to a new industry seemingly overnight.

Day 3: Global assault on anonymity

Cutting-edge data mining and other intelligence tools are redefining privacy as we know it.

This is the third part of News.com's "Digital Agenda" series, which attempts to set a realistic agenda on key issues involving technology, its business and relevant policies.

Editors: Mike Yamamoto, Karen Said Copy editors: Zo? Barton, Natalie Weinstein Design: Michelle White Production: Mike Markovich, Patrick Rondeau Editors' picks: Jennifer Guevin