Product Update:
Source Nomination in Flashpoint Managed Attribution

MA’s latest update allows customers to nominate new sources without leaving your investigation.

What is automated source discovery and how does Flashpoint use it?
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What’s New

As part of our commitment to enabling our customers to live in the loop in our intelligence and data collection process, Flashpoint Ignite customers can nominate sources to add to our Collections at the click of a button. This capability is powered by Flashpoint Automated Source Discovery, which uncovers new data sources at speed and scale.

Now, we’re bringing that same functionality to Flashpoint Managed Attribution, so users can nominate sources as they discover them in the wild, without interrupting their investigative workflows.

Why It Matters

This new functionality greatly improves user control and streamlines source requests without interrupting digital operations. Organizations can now independently conduct intelligence work and address specific blind spots by adding new sources.

For investigators, this means:

  • Streamlined workflow: Request new sources directly within your current task, eliminating the need to switch applications or windows.
  • Self-serve functionality: Request sources without the need for support tickets or external assistance.
  • Rapid turnaround time: Experience near-real-time source availability, with channels typically going live within 2-5 minutes of submission.
  • Automated pivot notifications: Receive immediate alerts when your requested channels are ready for use, complete with a direct link to begin your investigation.
  • Tailored collections: Precisely align our data collections with your specific intelligence priorities for more relevant and actionable insights.

How It Works

The Nominate Source button has been added to the Managed Attribution side panel. When users encounter channels they want to add to Flashpoint Collections, they can request those sources quickly and easily. While some channels require being added manually, Telegram channels are added automatically, so users can begin analyzing those channels in near-real-time. 

To learn more about how Flashpoint Managed Attribution can accelerate your investigations, book a demo with our team.

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