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 LET'S START THE DAY...