Homeland security intelligence

Definition
Homeland security intelligence (HSINT) is

"a blend of traditional and non-traditional intelligence that produces unique and actionable insights. . .."

Overview
HSINT is generally not source specific, as it includes both national technical and non- technical means of collection. For example, HSINT includes human intelligence collected by federal border security personnel or state and local law enforcement officials, as well as SIGINT collected by the National Security Agency. Reasonable individuals can differ, therefore, with respect to the question of whether HSINT is another collection discipline, or whether homeland security is simply another purpose for which the current set of collection disciplines is being harnessed. Homeland security information, as statutorily defined, pertains directly to (1) terrorist intentions and capabilities to attack people and infrastructure within the United States, and (2) U.S. abilities to deter, prevent, and respond to potential terrorist attacks.