Open-Source Intelligence refers to the collection and analysis of publicly available information from sources such as media, web services and public records to generate valuable insights and intelligence.
Today, OSINT analysts around the world play a pivotal role in unraveling the threads of some of the most intricate global incidents and investigations. Their expertise aids law enforcement, security agencies and corporations in understanding complex scenarios from cyber threats to corporate espionage and large-scale frauds.
Its effect on the B2B sector has been particularly remarkable and can be compared to the impact LinkedIn had on the sector when the business social network first emerged. In this era of opportunity, it will either be you who uses OSINT to get ahead of your competitors or vice versa.