Other Types of Intelligence
Geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) is geographical information, typically from satellites.
Measurement and signature intelligence (MASINT) is measurement and signature data from sensors, such as optical or weather readers.
- contains some sensor-specific kinds of intelligence, such as RADINT, or information collected from radar
Signals intelligence (SIGINT) is data gathered by intercepting signals between people or systems.
- Called communications intelligence (COMINT) when referring to communications between people
- Called electronic intelligence (ELINT) when referring to communications between systems
Technical intelligence (TECHINT) is intelligence about equipment, technology, and weapons, often collected with the purpose of developing countermeasures.
Financial intelligence (FININT) is data about the financial dealings and transactions of companies and individuals, often acquired from financial institutions.
Cyber intelligence/Digital network intelligence (CYBINT/DNINT) is intelligence gathered from computer systems and networks.
Most other types of intelligence will fit into one of these categories.