COMINT (Communications Intelligence)

COMINT, or Communications Intelligence, involves intercepting and analyzing electronic communications, such as phone calls, emails, or radio signals, to gather information about an adversary’s activities, intentions, or capabilities. It is a key component of signals intelligence (SIGINT) and helps organizations understand what others are planning or discussing, often for national security, military, or strategic purposes. COMINT requires sophisticated equipment and expertise to identify, listen to, and interpret these signals without the knowledge of the communicating parties. It plays a crucial role in intelligence gathering and decision-making in security contexts.