Intelligence Analytics

1. Explain the concepts and concept of intelligence analytics
2. Explain the ability to analytically approach complex processes in a security environment
3. Apply and structure the available information needed for the analytical process
4. Explain the concept and application of structured analytical techniques
5. Apply a systematic approach that takes into account possible alternative outcomes and reduces the possibility of making erroneous or rejecting well-founded hypotheses
6. Apply the ability to identify threat indicators as a basis for early warning
7. Explain the need to develop awareness of the cognitive, perceptual and procedural constraints that affect analytic judgment
8. Explain the components of the relationship between intelligence analytics and analytics users
9. Apply the methodology of analysis and production of analytical products

Presentation of lectures on planned topics.

Exercises and student presentations.

1. Introduction to the course - structure, goals and outcomes. Conceptualization of analytics in the intelligence process and definition of key concepts
2. Introduction to Intelligence Analytics - Analytical Cycle
3. Analytical techniques - definition and types. Demonstration of diagnostic techniques
4. Analytical techniques - presentation of contrarian techniques
5. Analytical Techniques - presentation of imaginative thinking techniques
6. Critical thinking - a methodological concept for improving the quality of thinking in the analytical process
7. Colloquium 1
8. Conceptual aspects of security environment analysis, threat assessment and risk assessment
9. Defining a security problem, structuring an analytical question, and hypotheses testing
10. Principles, forms and structure of intelligence analysis and intelligence reporting
11. Analytical mistakes - limitations of the analytical process
12. Key competencies of intelligence analysts - abilities, knowledge and skills
13. Aspects of the relationships between decision makers and antelligence analysts
14. The future of intelligence analysis
15. Final Exam