Keynote | The Power of OSINT: Navigating the New Hybrid Cold War
5The world is facing a New Cold War, where geopolitical, cyber, and physical threats converge to create unprecedented challenges for global security, business interests, and human rights. Open-source intelligence (OSINT) has become an essential cornerstone of strategic, operational, and tactical decision-making for corporations, NGOs, academic institutions, and government agencies alike.
In this keynote session, Andrew Borene, Executive Director at Flashpoint and a seasoned security leader, will highlight emerging trends in national and alliance strategies, with examples from key geopolitical hotspots. He explores how OSINT practitioners of all types are helping the free world stay ahead of multifaceted threats affecting societal resilience and cybersecurity. He addresses emerging trends in contemporary national-level and alliance strategies, with examples spanning geopolitical hotspots from Ukraine to Taiwan and across commercial industries at the forefront of technological advancement. This session will also delve into the untapped opportunities OSINT offers for combating misinformation, supporting informed policy decisions, and fostering a culture of critical thinking.
Join this deep dive to understand OSINT’s expanding role in the New Hybrid Cold War and discover how you can contribute to strengthening global security. Whether you are guiding top policymakers or mastering analytical techniques to uncover the ground truth, this presentation will illuminate the pivotal role you can play.
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SANS Open-Source Intelligence Summit 2025
Keynote | The Power of OSINT: Navigating the New Hybrid Cold War
Andrew Borene, Flashpoint Executive Director, Global Security