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ACOUSTic INTelligence is the collection and analysis of sound waves and other acoustic characteristics.

COMmunications INTelligence aims to compromise the confidentiality and integrity of a target system used to transmit, transfer or otherwise communicate information.

COMmunications SECurity ensures the confidentiality and integrity of any system used to transmit, transfer or otherwise communicate information.

The use of sensors to support the collection of others. For example, a physical surveillance operation that reports on an individual, supplying a covert source lead that provokes recruitment.

ELectronic INTelligence is technical and geolocation intelligence derived from electromagnetic radiations emanating from an electronic source.

Forensic And Biometric INTelligence is the collection and analysis of information from physical forensics and biometrics such as fingerprints, fibers, retina scans, DNA, etc.

FINancial INTelligence is the collection and analysis of information from records of financial affairs and related matters.

GEOspatial INTelligence is the collection and analysis of the physical features of geography and human activity on the earth.

HUMan INTelligence is the collection of information from human sources.

IMagery INTelligence refers to information collected from photographic sources or other types of imagery.