Threat Monitor

As part of its intelligence fusion capability, the Risk Analysis Center includes a threat monitoring application.  The Threat Monitor (TM)  presents users with a prioritized list of constantly updating items that are aggregated from a select set of RSS feeds in real time.  The TM processes the feeds and prioritizes the items according to customized scoring algorithms and client-selected keywords.  Information items that receive highest scores are listed at the top, and are visually distinguished from lower-scored items.  This display method enables users to immediately view those items that are of greatest importance and should be investigated further.  The TM is also available as part of the RAC Mobile Monitor.

Using client-determined key words and Digital Sandbox’s proprietary analytics, the TM scores and prioritizes incoming information items, constantly updating and reprioritizing, depending on the incoming news feeds and events/activities they are reporting.

Threat Monitor – Key Components

Access to Story behind Headline
By clicking on the item, users can link directly to the story behind the headline, for in-depth information about the event.

Risk Incident Creation
Users can select an item and turn it into an “Incident” that is entered into the RAC database and can be linked to assets and viewed geospatially.

User-Driven Data Display
Incorporates any type of RSS feed, including those that include Suspicious Activity Reports or Calls for Service.  Users can add or eliminate feeds as desired, directly through the RAC.

Features

  1. Visually differentiated information items based on score.
  2. Client-selectable key words, RSS feeds, and display formats.
  3. Filter, mark, change order, delete items as desired.

Benefits

  1. Enables users to immediately see which items are of greatest importance, according to weighting and scoring rules, based on placement order and appearance.
  2. News Monitor Administration function provides complete user involvement with what is displayed, and how.
  3. Users have complete control of information item display and can adjust as appropriate if they disagree with scoring/weighting results.