Entity & Relationship Analysis
Link Analysis
Link analysis is a data analysis technique used to evaluate relationships and connections between entities in a network. Visual link analysis tools like Maltego, i2 Analyst's Notebook, and the Nexus case graph display these relationships as node-and-edge graphs, enabling investigators to identify patterns, key players, and hidden connections that might not be apparent in tabular data.
Related OSINT terms
- Entity CorrelationEntity correlation is the OSINT technique of identifying and mapping relationships between different entities such as people, organizations, domains, IP…
- Graph DatabaseA graph database is a database management system optimized for storing and querying data as nodes and relationships (edges) rather…
- Node (Entity)In graph analysis and entity correlation, a node represents an individual entity such as a person, organization, domain, IP address…
- Relationship GraphA relationship graph is a visual map of the entities in an investigation — people, organizations, domains, accounts, wallets and…
- Edge (Relationship)An edge in graph analysis represents a connection or relationship between two nodes (entities). Edges can be directional (showing flow…
Related Skills
Investigative Skills in Nexus that apply Link Analysis to a live case.