There has been much debate about a "forbidden words" list in signals intelligence reports that might betray the source of SIGINT, like if it was derived from intercepted communications, but such a list doesn't exist. Since the NSA has "gone from a need-to-know culture to a need-to-share one," analysts should make their reports as useful as possible, consult instructions for "how to write so as to protect sources," and use their discretion.
Apr 11, 2005
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