The French intelligence service, officially known as the Direction Générale de la Sécurité Extérieure (DGSE), is responsible for gathering and analyzing information related to national security. It operates under the authority of the Ministry of the Armed Forces and plays a crucial role in counter-terrorism, espionage, and protecting France's interests abroad. The DGSE employs various methods, including human intelligence (HUMINT) and signals intelligence (SIGINT), to monitor potential threats. It collaborates with other intelligence agencies, both domestically and internationally, to ensure the safety of France and its citizens in an increasingly complex global landscape.