Intelligence is gathered through various methods, both covert and overt. Here are some key approaches: The intelligence cycle involves collecting, processing, exploiting, and disseminating information for decision-making and action3. It’s a continuous loop that ensures timely and relevant intelligence reaches those who need it. Sources:
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What is Intelligence (information gathering)?
Via DNI.gov: Intelligence refers to information collected within or outside the U.S. that pertains to threats against our nation, its people, property, or interests. This includes matters related to the development, proliferation, or use of weapons of mass destruction. Intelligence provides unique insights that may not be available elsewhere, helping to warn of potential threats, […]
What is OSINT?
There are dozens of better definitions of OSINT that are out there but for simplicity sake, here is Wikipedia‘s. “Open-source intelligence (OSINT) is the collection and analysis of data gathered from open sources (covert sources and publicly available information; PAI) to produce actionable intelligence. OSINT is primarily used in national security, law enforcement, and business intelligence functions and is of […]