Sharpening the Axe
The old metaphor of the two lumberjacks is as relevant now as it ever was. Energetic, relentless effort is commendable however using a sharpened tool means a larger wood pile.
For the current climate, overlooking readily available advantages means you are chopping wood with a dull axe.
Open-Source Intelligence, OSINT, is the cornerstone of our business. Motivated by ethical practices and community purpose, we help clients from all walks of business.
Featured on our website is a quote by CIA Chief of Community Open Source Patrice Tibbs:
“Open source to me has proven itself over and over and over. When you look at the landscape and the demand and how it’s increasing, and how we’re communicating, that really is the lion’s share of where information is coming from.”
This quote was featured in a 2022 article by Lindy Kyzer focusing on OSINT in the US Intelligence community. Tibbs’s quote and other contributions from intelligence industry experts paint a landscape of available OSINT which is still not fully utilized. The message is clear: ignore emerging technologies such as OSINT and risk losing intelligence advantage.
Specific, supportive intel is available to every industry. OSINT contributions sharpen the axe and help support client objectives.
OSINT offers a range of benefits, exemplified by the following use cases:
Reputation Management for retail or corporate environments seeking profit protection.
Litigation Support for legal teams providing case insights and publicly sourced intel.
Criminal Investigations to support law enforcement.
Threat Monitoring for ongoing safety in public spaces.
Digital Footprint Analysis assessing cybersecurity privacy concerns.
The question is not IF OSINT can contribute to industry goals but HOW.
The landscape of available data will only continue to grow.
Harnessing OSINT as a competitive tool ensures your organization capitalizes on available data and maintains a competitive edge.