In addition, the all-source analyst handles the unique task of
understanding the connections between the different sources and
identifying which are the more creditable. While these are long-
standing challenges, new technologies and solutions are now available
to address them.
The principle in all-source analysis is the constant flow of data inputs,
reports and insights from various domains which, together with
access to raw data, create a full intelligence picture. The all-source
analyst’s queries and analyses are run on fused data sources such
as governmental databases (population registry, vehicles, business,
etc.), phone subscribers, flight records, digital forensics data, web
data and more. System results combined with insights from different
analysts build a unified picture. The all-source analyst must have a
good understanding of the different domains; however, their expertise
should be in data mining and analysis.
To understand the responsibilities of an all-source analyst, let’s review
a day in the life of a senior all-source analyst in a governmental
organization - Emma. Emma’s specialty is investigating radicalization
in one of the biggest cities in her country.
Emma’s main responsibility is to uncover and prevent illegal activities.
She needs to map and obtain a full investigation picture and to direct
other teams to specific domains, based on Essential Elements of
Information (EEI). Specifically, she monitors targets, identifies new
threats and converts data into actionable insights for decision makers
and operational teams. To this end, she’s continuously on the lookout
for new leads and defines investigative questions accordingly.
Emma
All-Source Analyst
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