What is OSINT?
Open source intelligence (OSINT) is intelligence derived from publicly available information from sources such as newspapers, periodicals and websites. OSINT is typically gathered from open sources such as the internet, but can also come from paper documents.
It is used in areas such as military, law enforcement and intelligence activities to provide insights into a variety of topics, such as:
1) Monitor social media for content that reflects conversations about your brand, competitors, products and services.
2) Analyze the sentiment of online conversations to inform your messaging.
3) Monitor review sites, blogs and influencer channels to understand customer feedback.
4) Identify potential sales opportunities, such as potential customers in specific locations.
5) Analyze public records to obtain insight into people or organizations relevant to your business.
6) Track trends across online channels to anticipate shifts in the market.
7) Utilize IP address research to identify potentially malicious actors.
Stay safe!
V/R,
Justin