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Crime and Intelligence Analysis: Processing Intelligence

This research guide contains information-- both current and historical--on the topic of intelligence. Areas covered include intelligence collection, the intelligence cycle, and also topics such as counterintelligence and cyber intelligence.
 

Processing Intelligence


 

Processing intelligence involves converting the vast amount of information collected into a form usable and understandable by analysts. Conversion of these large data sets into forms suitable for the production of finished intelligence can include translations, decryption, and data reduction.

Online Resources

Gotz, D., Zhou, M. X., & Wen, Z.  (2006). A study of information gathering and result processing in intelligence analysis.  IBM T. J. Watson Research Center.  Link to source

U.S. Government Accountability Office.  (2003).  Defense acquisitions: Steps needed to ensure interoperability of systems that process intelligence data (Publication Number GAO-03-329).  Link to source