What Is OSINT? OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) refers to the collection, analysis, and verification of information from publicly accessible sources. These sources include news media, government portals, social media platforms, public databases, maps, archives, and other open digital footprints. OSINT does not involve classified data, hacking, or privileged access. Its value lies in how well publicly available information is filtered, verified, contextualised, and reported. In the geopolitical and corporate risk space, OSINT is the backbone of real-time awareness. Why Do Geopolitical Analysts Use OSINT? Geopolitical analysts support organisations by identifying events that could disrupt business continuity of an organization. Analysts are usually assigned specific regions, such as: AMENA, Asia, Africa, APAC, Europe & Americas (LATAM & North America) Once assigned, the analyst’s role is to continuously monitor that region for developments that could impact: Personnel & ...