We offer OSINT products and services on demand. Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) refers to the collection and analysis of publicly available information from various sources such as the internet, social media, news portals, scientific publications and government reports. OSINT is crucial for companies, organizations and decision-makers to identify options and potential threats at an early stage, assess risks and make informed decisions.
The importance of OSINT for security lies in the fact that it helps to prevent or minimize cyber attacks, physical threats, industrial espionage, insider threats and reputational damage. In addition, OSINT helps companies prepare for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) by identifying relevant market information and risk factors. It can also support the selection of suppliers or service providers and improve the early detection of problems in the supply chain.
Functionalities of OSINT:
Early warning systems: Identification of emerging threats such as cyber attacks or geopolitical risks.
Cybersecurity monitoring: Detection of potential attacks by analyzing hacker forums, darknet sources or publicly accessible IT vulnerabilities.
Reputation management: monitoring social media and news sources for negative mentions or critical reports.
Industrial espionage defense: Detection and evaluation of company information that is unintentionally publicly accessible.
Risk analysis: Monitoring political, economic and social trends that could influence company operations.
Insider threat detection: Analyzing social networks or forums for potential security risks from internal actors.
Security analysis for events: Gathering threat intelligence ahead of conferences, major events or business trips.
Preparation for mergers and acquisitions (M&A): Identification of market risks, potential reputational issues and financial risks that may influence M&A decisions.
Supply chain monitoring: Detection of weaknesses or failures at suppliers and service providers in order to counteract disruptions at an early stage.
OSINT offers companies a cost-effective and comprehensive way to improve their security posture by using freely available information to identify not only threats but also strategic opportunities and take appropriate action.