1️ Planning & Objective Definition
Clearly identify what you are looking for and define key questions to guide the information collection process.
2️ Data Collection
Gather information from open sources such as:
- Search engines
- Social networks
- Public databases
- Web archives
3️ Processing & Organization
- Filter and structure the collected data.
- Verify its accuracy.
- Eliminate irrelevant or redundant information.
4️ Analysis & Interpretation
- Correlate data to detect patterns, trends, or anomalies.
- Extract actionable intelligence to meet the initial objectives.
5️ Dissemination & Reporting
- Summarize findings in a clear and structured report.
- Provide actionable insights for informed decision-making.
- Enable feedback to refine the OSINT approach.