tiedustööde
Tiedustööde is a Finnish term that translates to "intelligence work" or "espionage." It encompasses a broad range of activities related to the gathering and analysis of information, typically for national security or strategic purposes. This can include human intelligence (HUMINT), signals intelligence (SIGINT), imagery intelligence (IMINT), and open-source intelligence (OSINT). The objective is to gain insights into the intentions, capabilities, and activities of foreign states, non-state actors, or other entities of interest.
The practice of tiedustööde in Finland has a long history, evolving alongside the country's geopolitical situation.
The gathered intelligence is used to inform government decision-making, support military planning, and protect Finland from