Intelligence Types

Question 1

What is Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)?

Answer 1

Information found in the public domain, such as news reports, social media, online databases, videos, academic journals, or photo sites.

Question 2

What is Signals Intelligence (SIGINT)?

Answer 2

Intelligence derived from intercepted communications and electronic signals, including radio waves, VoIP, texting, and email.

Question 3

What is Imagery Intelligence (IMINT)?

Answer 3

Intelligence derived from images produced optically or electronically, such as photographs, satellite imagery, or radar imagery.

Question 4

What is Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT)?

Answer 4

Analysis and visual representation of security matters on Earth, produced through imagery intelligence and geospatial information.

Question 5

What is Measurement and Signature Intelligence (MASINT)?

Answer 5

Highly technical data that locates, identifies, or describes characteristics of targets, such as radar signatures or chemical compositions.

Question 6

What is Human Intelligence (HUMINT)?

Answer 6

Intelligence derived from human sources, including both clandestine espionage and overt collection by known actors.