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Jargon Watch
By Michael A. Gips



    
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Demystifying terms used in the security industry.


SWOT Analysis: This SWOT has nothing to do with tactical assault teams, but rather strategic planning for a project or venture. In competitive intelligence, SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) Analysis is often used to turn information into actionable intelligence. According to a recent survey by the Society of Competitive Intelligence Professionals (SCIP), SWOT is one of the two analytical techniques (along with competitor analysis) frequently used by competitive intelligence practitioners.


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