Crowdsourced Intelligence: The Role of the OSINT Community in Global Investigations

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Published on March 12, 2025 3:30:13 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2I-0oUTFxY

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In the modern landscape of intelligence gathering, the collective power of the OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) community has revolutionized the way global investigations are conducted. Crowdsourcing OSINT leverages the expertise, resources, and collaboration of a distributed community of analysts, researchers, and enthusiasts to uncover critical insights from publicly available data. This talk will explore the role of crowdsourced intelligence in global investigations, focusing on its successes, challenges, and ethical considerations.

The presentation will highlight real-world examples where crowdsourced OSINT has been instrumental in uncovering vital information related to geopolitical conflicts, human rights abuses, and criminal activities. The session will also cover the integration of OSINT from public contributors into formal investigative workflows, discussing the tools, platforms, and processes that allow these efforts to scale. Finally, ethical considerations, such as maintaining data integrity and respecting privacy, will be discussed to ensure that OSINT contributions remain responsible and effective.

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SANS Open-Source Intelligence Summit 2025
Crowdsourced Intelligence: The Role of the OSINT Community in Global Investigations
Iris Yuning Ye, Product Manager, Microsoft