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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.

INFOrmation SECurity ensures the confidentiality and integrity of information and mitigates the risk of unauthorised or inappropriate use.

Measurement And Signatures INTelligence is the collection of information from technical sensors designed to identify the distinctive features associated with a scientific or technical source and to facilitate its subsequent identification and measurement.

MEDical INTelligence is the collection and analysis of information from medical, bio-scientific and environmental sources.

Material and Personnel Exploitation is the collection and analysis of information from the physical bodies of adversaries or materials found on them.

OPerational SECurity identifies, analyses and controls mission critical information from the viewpoint of an adversary as a risk management instrument.

Open Source INTelligence refers to the aggregation of secret intelligence from a broad array of sources that are generally accessible to the public.

SIGnals INTelligence refers to electronic transmissions that can be collected by ships, planes, ground sites, or satellites.

SOCial Media INTelligence is the collection and analysis of information from social signals and data points in open and closed social networks. Typically this involves the collection of material from social media websites.

TECHnical INTelligence or the broader term scientific and technical intelligence, relates to the collection and analysis of information from science, technology and weapon systems.