By Erik Kleinsmith
Biological threats, similar to the coronavirus pandemic, are not new and have been highly destructive throughout history. Here's why intelligence analysts must understand this outbreak and how it impacts national security.
By Erik Kleinsmith
The death of Iran's General Soleimani is likely to bring significant changes to the nation's objectives and methods of operation. Learn how tools like threat profiling and historical case studies can help intelligence analysts better understand and predict the impacts of this leadership loss.
By Eric W. Adams
Intelligence analysts are tasked with collecting, organizing, and making sense of massive amounts of data. Here's how machine learning is helping analysts better understand and solve complex problems.
By Erik Kleinsmith
Deciding to become a whistleblower will forever change the course of an intelligence officer's life and career. Based on firsthand experience, here are tips on how a whistleblower can defend his or her credibility, maintain focus on the problem, and prepare for the challenges ahead.
By Erik Kleinsmith
When leakers share sensitive or classified government information, it jeopardizes national security. Are there commonalities between high-profile leakers, such as Henry Kyle Frese and Edward Snowden, that can help predict and stop the next leaker?
By Erik Kleinsmith
Despite the rise of fake news and untrustworthy information sources, analysts armed with both critical thinking and data mining tools can take advantage of this environment. Learn how data mining can be used to identify fake stories and those who create them.
By Dr. Keith Ludwick
An increasing number of terrorists are turning to social media to spread their ideology and even live-stream their attacks. Technology companies and governments must consider the role they play in regulating such content.
