INTL621 - Signals Intelligence (SIGINT)
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This course examines Signals Intelligence focusing on the underlying technology of SIGINT and its application to various military and civilian intelligence questions at both the tactical and strategic level primarily through the use of the case study approach. Focusing primarily on communications intelligence (COMINT) and electronic intelligence (ELINT) this course will also address the lesser-known disciplines of MASINT, FISINT, etc. Collection platforms will be studied in relation to their inherent capabilities and application against various intelligence targets. The peculiar constraints on intelligence analysis in the SIGINT environment will be explored with the purpose of understanding the limitations of SIGINT and SIGINT’s role in the broader all-source intelligence analysis process. The course is held at the unclassified, open-source level.
Prerequisites
N/A
Corequisites
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Schedule of Classes
| 10/31/11 - 03/25/12 |
04/02/12 - 05/27/12 |
Spring 2012 Session B - 8 Week session |
| 12/26/11 - 05/27/12 |
06/04/12 - 07/29/12 |
Spring 2012 Session D - 8 Week session |
Course Materials
| Book Title: |
Secret Sentry ; Untold History of the National Security Agency
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| ISBN: |
1596915153
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| Publication Info: |
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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| Author: |
Aid, Matthew M.
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| Unit Cost: |
$30.00
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| Book Title: |
Inside Cyber Warfare: Mapping the Cyber Underworld
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| ISBN: |
0596802153
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| Publication Info: |
O'Reilly Media, Inc.
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| Author: |
Carr, Jeffrey
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| Unit Cost: |
$39.99
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