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Collection Management, Sensor Tasking, Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (PED) Fundamentals
"Collection Management, Sensor Tasking, Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (PED) Fundamentals" delivers essential knowledge for managing collection assets and producing actionable intelligence. Participants learn to direct sensors, process signals, and deliver real-time information. These skills are critical in cybersecurity, where accurate data collection supports threat intelligence and rapid mitigation. The course enhances the ability to track emerging threats and defend digital infrastructure using coordinated ISR-PED cycles.
Course Overview
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the principles of collection management and sensor tasking.
- Apply techniques for processing, exploitation, and dissemination (PED).
- Analyze the challenges of managing ISR data.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of different PED strategies.
- Discuss the integration of collection management and PED in operational planning.
Framework Connections
The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):
Competency Areas
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