efterretningstjenester
Efterretningstjenester, often translated as intelligence agencies, are government organizations responsible for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating information that is of national security or defense importance. This information, known as intelligence, can be gathered through various means, including human sources, signals intelligence (SIGINT), imagery intelligence (IMINT), and open-source intelligence (OSINT). The primary purpose of these agencies is to provide decision-makers, such as politicians and military leaders, with the insights needed to anticipate threats, formulate policy, and conduct operations effectively.
The scope of an efterretningstjeneste's work typically includes counter-terrorism, counter-espionage, cyber warfare, and monitoring the activities
Different countries have varying structures and mandates for their efterretningstjenester. Some may focus primarily on military