When you look at the community interested in open-source intelligence (OSINT), it’s clear that many are tech enthusiasts—often pentesters or ethical hackers. But is OSINT only for tech-savvy people? Definitely not! Investigative journalists, security agencies, detectives—all use OSINT methods to gather information on individuals, companies, email addresses, and phone numbers.
The key to success is understanding your own informational needs and realizing that OSINT methods can often fulfill them. In fact, over 90% of the information you need can be obtained and verified through OSINT. The right databases, sources, and skills guarantee success. Of course, the remaining 10% can be critical, but 90% is a huge informational advantage.
ANYONE can do OSINT. Most people are already doing OSINT without even knowing it—comparing product prices, checking company reviews before starting a partnership, or even when using dating apps to learn more about someone new 😄. And in these areas, you can specialize!
OSINT analysis is a powerful collection of sources. Key sources include official information (press releases), social media, press, radio, TV, academic publications, business registers, thematic databases, and leaks. When properly analyzed, this collection provides insights into practically any person or object.
I love reading fantastic reports based on OSINT analysis, and I’m often amazed at how much analysts can deduce from seemingly small pieces of information. Connecting the dots reveals the big picture. This motivates continuous work and improvement. But finding information is just the first step.
To be an effective OSINT analyst, you need broad knowledge across various fields (economics, administration, sociology, security, military). It depends on what you do and whether you want to specialize, but the range of topics researchers and journalists handle can be overwhelming.
So, it’s not just ethical hackers, IT students, pentesters, and cybersecurity specialists—ANYONE can be an OSINT analyst. And the best results come when we form a team that combines social and humanistic skills with technical expertise. Paired with a clear work framework, organized environment, and methodology—success is guaranteed!
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