Introduction to OSINT

Open Source Intelligence, or OSINT as it’s often called, can be understood as a process where we gather, evaluate, and make sense of information available in the public domain, all with the aim of answering a specific question related to intelligence.

Let’s talk about information and intelligence

While they might appear similar at a glance, understanding the distinction between them is like learning the difference between raw ingredients and a finely cooked meal:

1. Information: The starting point

   Let’s start with information. Think of it as the raw material. It’s all around us, in various forms. Information is the tweets we read, the news articles we skim, and the countless posts that fill our social media feeds. It’s abundant, varied, and its quality can range from top-notch to barely edible. In the OSINT world, this is where everything begins.

2. Intelligence: The finished dish

   Now, let’s talk about intelligence...