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Jan 11, 2023 11 tweets 5 min read Read on X
Hey #OSINT, apart from OSINT did you know that there are many other types of intelligence gathering. Here's a list of intelligence gathering disciplines (including OSINT).

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1. Human intelligence (HUMINT)
NATO defines it as "a category of intelligence derived from information collected and provided by human sources." It's mostly done by people rather than any technical means, and is commonly provided by covert agents and spies.
2. Geospatial intelligence (GEOINT)
is exploitation and analysis of imagery, signals, or signatures with geospatial info. Data can be collected by electro-optical, SAR, sensor programs (active & passive), non-technical means (acquired by personnel in the field). What is GEOINT
3. Measurement and signature intelligence (MASINT)
is a technical branch, which serves to detect, track, identify/describe distinctive characteristics (signatures) of fixed/dynamic target sources. This includes radar, acoustic, nuclear, and chemical and biological intelligence. Measurement and Signature I...
4. Open-source intelligence (OSINT)
is the collection and analysis of data gathered from open sources (covert and publicly available sources) to produce actionable intelligence. Resources of OSINT
5. Signals intelligence (SIGINT)
is intelligence-gathering by interception of signals, whether communications between people (communications intelligence—COMINT) or from electronic signals not directly used in communication (electronic intelligence—abbreviated to ELINT). Worldwide SIGINT/Defense Cr...
6. Technical intelligence (TECHINT)
is intelligence about weapons and equipment used by armed forces of foreign nations. Scientific and technical intelligence, addresses information collected or analyzed about broad range of foreign science, technology, and weapon systems.
7. Cyber or digital network intelligence (CYBINT or DNINT)
Cyber or digital network intelligence (CYBINT or DNINT) are gathered from cyberspace. Unlike other intelligence-gathering disciplines, CYBINT/DNINT is not formally defined in any service-specific or joint doctrine. Traditional intelligence ga...
8. Financial intelligence (FININT)
is the gathering of info about financial affairs of entities of interest, to understand their nature and capabilities, and predict their intentions, identify transactions that may involve tax evasion, money laundering or other criminal activity. FININT technique being used...
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AAP-6 (2004) - NATO Glossary of terms and definitions
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Feb 8, 2023
Hey #OSINT, today in this thread we will summarize the evolution of OSINT in the past 200 years. Follow the thread 🧵
1. The advent of print media leads to the establishment of intelligence systems allowing the systemic and systematic collection from open sources. Title page of the 1st edition Venice 1540 of Vannoc cio Biri
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Formed: 1 November 1919; 103 years ago (as Government Code and Cypher School)
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official site: gchq.gov.uk
2. Netherlands 🇳🇱 - Inlichtingen-en Algemene Veiligheidsdienst
Formed: 30 May 2002; 20 years ago
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Dec 20, 2022
Hey #OSINT #geolocation #verification 🕵️‍♀️🕵️‍♂️, let's solve a geolocation challenge. Blast from the past. 🤓

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Dec 18, 2022
Hey #OSINT 🕵️‍♀️ Just saw some post within the community talking about the difference between 'Open Source Information' and 'Open Source Intelligence' 🤠 which I believe could be flawed and subjective. Here's why? 👇

First question - All of a sudden, what is this #OSINF
Open Source Intelligence is utilizing publicly available data for various purposes. And what should be considered as 'Intelligence' is dependent on the organization or interests. If one's a journalist or LE or spy, everyone's definition/priorities of 'Intelligence' differs.#OSINT
Usage of JARGON
Gap analysis, Pattern analysis, Strategic analysis (& N number of analysis)

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