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Measurement and signatures intelligence (MASINT)

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Measurement and signatures intelligence (MASINT)

MASINT is scientific and technical intelligence derived from analyzing data gathered from sensors or sensing devices.

The purpose of MASINT is:

MASINT focuses on identifying any distinctive features and characteristics of an emitting source or sending source.

Measurement and signature intelligence (MASINT) is the technical branch of intelligence gathering, which focuses on :

detection of specific signatures of fixed & dynamic targets

tracking of specific signatures of fixed & dynamic targets

identifying specific signatures of fixed & dynamic targets

description of specific signatures of fixed & dynamic targets

signal intelligence

Signal Intelligence

MASINT types:

  • radar intelligence
  • acoustic intelligence
  • nuclear intelligence
  • chemical intelligence
  • biological intelligence
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Intelligence Gathering & Analysis

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What is Intelligence and Intelligence gathering?

Intelligence results from:

  • collection, collation of data (observed facts)
  • evaluation, analysis, integration, and interpretation of these data pockets

The purpose of gathering intelligence is mostly geared towards:

  • reduction of the ambiguity or uncertainty after observation of activities.
  • get information on the capabilities of adversaries who pose a threat to the security of your organization or companies.
  • get intel on the competitors or adversaries their negotiations, for example business strategies.

To develop any type of consistent intelligence you will have to consider collecting actionable intelligence and relevant data from  different sources (raw intelligence, finished intelligence, strategic intelligence, operational intelligence).

  • Open Source Intelligence – OSINT
  • Signal Intelligence – SIGINT
  • Human Intelligence – HUMINT
  • Imagery intelligence (IMINT)
  • Measurement and signatures intelligence (MASINT)

The AR INTELL Intelligence Agency can assist you in the ethical and legal gathering of up to data business intelligence which matters for you, intelligence on your competitors or adversaries in matter that are important for your company, corporation and organization. This is an important step toward developing a valid threat intelligence strategy and strong security posture in your total security risk management.

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