Open-source intelligence (OSINT): The practice of gathering, analyzing, and disseminating information from publicly available sources. It is used by law enforcement, intelligence agencies, and businesses to gather information about potential threats or targets. Examples include social media monitoring, web scraping, and public records research.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D5: Cloud Security Operations | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D7: Security Operations | Security+ D2: Threats Vulnerabilities and Mitigations | SSCP D3: Risk Identification Monitoring and Analysis
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