AI surveillance means utilizing artificial intelligence in video monitoring systems for security purposes. It means employing deep learning algorithms to process live and recorded videos continuously so as to derive useful insights without necessarily requiring a human analysis.
AI can recognize occurrences, conducts, things, configurations, deviations, visages, number plates, and audios, among other things. As a result of this real-time alerting capability, footage can be searched instantly, crowd analytics facilitated, and even automatic reporting made, among other smart enhancements. In fact, these AI surveillance platforms convert video data into ‘knowledge’ to enhance physical security.
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OSINT Technology Solutions
Unlock the power of Open Source Intelligence Technology with TECBOMO and our dedicated partners. We empower public sector intelligence efforts by providing innovative solutions and tools designed to enhance data analysis and decision-making. Together, we strive to improve transparency and efficiency in government operations, ensuring actionable insights for a safer and more informed community. Discover how we can support your intelligence needs today.
What is Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)?
Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) refers to the collection, analysis, and dissemination of information from publicly available sources to produce actionable intelligence. Unlike classified intelligence methods, OSINT relies on data that is openly accessible, such as websites, social media, news articles, public records, and academic publications. This practice has roots in military and government applications but has expanded into corporate, cybersecurity, and investigative fields.
OSINT is valuable because it provides cost-effective, timely insights without requiring invasive techniques. According to industry definitions, OSINT encompasses any intelligence derived from sources that are legally and ethically obtainable by the public. At TECBOMO, we view OSINT as a foundational element of modern intelligence strategies, enabling organizations to make informed decisions based on vast, unstructured data pools.
How OSINT Works
Planning and Direction
Define objectives, such as identifying potential threats or gathering competitive intelligence. This involves setting scope, legal boundaries, and resource allocation.
Collection
Gather data from diverse sources like search engines, social networks (e.g., X, LinkedIn), public databases, forums, and geospatial tools. Automation can help in scraping and aggregating large volumes of information.
Processing
Organize and filter the collected data to remove noise. This may involve translation, data cleaning, and initial categorization using tools for metadata extraction or pattern recognition.
Analysis
Evaluate the data for patterns, correlations, and insights. Analysts cross-reference sources to verify accuracy and draw conclusions, often using visualization tools for better understanding.
Dissemination
Share the intelligence in reports, dashboards, or alerts, ensuring it's tailored to stakeholders while maintaining privacy and compliance standards.
OSINT works best when combined with human expertise and technology, allowing for real-time monitoring and predictive analytics. TECBOMO's approach integrates agile methodologies to streamline this cycle, ensuring rapid deployment and adaptation to emerging needs.
How Hackers Use OSINT
Hackers often employ OSINT as a reconnaissance tool to gather information about targets without direct interaction, minimizing detection risks. At a high level, this involves mapping out an organization's digital footprint, identifying vulnerabilities in public-facing assets, or profiling individuals for social engineering.
For instance, adversaries might analyze social media posts to uncover personal details, use search engines to find exposed servers or databases, or review public code repositories for security flaws. This intelligence informs subsequent attack phases, such as phishing campaigns or exploiting weak points in networks.
While OSINT itself is neutral, its misuse by threat actors highlights the importance of digital hygiene. Organizations should limit public exposure of sensitive information to mitigate these risks. TECBOMO advises clients on defensive strategies to counter such tactics through our cybersecurity consultations.
OSINT for Cybersecurity
In cybersecurity, OSINT serves as a proactive defense mechanism, enabling threat hunting, risk assessment, and incident response. By monitoring public sources for mentions of vulnerabilities, leaked credentials, or emerging threats, security teams can anticipate attacks and strengthen defenses.
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Threat Intelligence: Tracking dark web forums or news for indicators of compromise (IOCs) related to malware or breaches.
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Vulnerability Management: Scanning public repositories and advisories for software weaknesses affecting your stack.
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Incident Response: Gathering context on attackers' methods from open reports to inform recovery efforts.
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Compliance and Auditing: Verifying public data against internal records to ensure regulatory adherence.
TECBOMO's Cybersecurity Cloud leverages OSINT for advanced threat intelligence, helping clients achieve zero-trust architectures and adaptive security postures. This integration reduces response times and enhances overall resilience against cyber threats.
OSINT Tools
A variety of tools facilitate OSINT collection and analysis, ranging from free open-source options to enterprise-grade platforms. Here are some commonly used ones:
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Search Engines and Aggregators: Google (with advanced operators), Bing, or DuckDuckGo for targeted queries; tools like theHarvester for email and subdomain enumeration.
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Social Media Analysis: Tools such as Twint or Hootsuite for monitoring platforms like X and LinkedIn.
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Geospatial and Mapping: Google Earth or OpenStreetMap for location-based intelligence.
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Domain and Network Tools: Shodan for searching internet-connected devices; WHOIS for domain registration details.
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Automation and Frameworks: Maltego for visual link analysis; Recon-ng for reconnaissance workflows.
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Threat Intelligence Platforms: AlienVault OTX or MISP for sharing and analyzing IOCs.
When selecting tools, consider integration, scalability, and compliance. TECBOMO recommends starting with ethical guidelines to avoid legal pitfalls and emphasizes training for effective use.
TECOMO Partner OSINT Solutions
At TECBOMO, we collaborate with over 100 leading technology partners to deliver comprehensive OSINT and intelligence solutions tailored to your needs. Our partner ecosystem includes innovators in cybersecurity and threat intelligence, enabling us to provide robust OSINT capabilities. Key partner solutions include
Adobe
The integration between Customer AI and Adobe Experience Platform Data Governance gives you the ability to control and comprehend your data throughout its journey through Experience Platform.
Blackbird.AI
An AI-driven platform for narrative and risk intelligence, detecting disinformation and threats across social media, news, and the dark web. Ideal for real-time OSINT monitoring and countering information operations.
Crowdstrike
Offers Falcon Intelligence for threat hunting using OSINT-derived data, providing insights into adversary tactics and global threat landscapes.
Check Point
Harmony platform incorporates OSINT for unified threat prevention, including email security and endpoint protection informed by public intelligence feeds.
Elastic
Elastic Security is open by design — transparent, affordable, and backed by a thriving user community. Detect, investigate, and respond to threats with an all-in-one solution that unifies SIEM, XDR, and cloud security, all powered by AI.
Google Cloud
Google's social media monitoring capability analyzes large amounts of data from various social media platforms. By tracking brand mentions, trends, and public sentiment,
OpenText
OpenText IDOL Unstructured Data Analytics, a recognized leader in cognitive computing is a unified search and analytics platform powered by artificial intelligence (AI) for text, video, image, and audio data.
Palo Alto Networks
Cortex XSOAR integrates OSINT for automated threat intelligence, enhancing security orchestration and response with public data sources.
SentinelOne
One intelligent platform. Unprecedented speed. Infinite scale. Singularity enables unfettered visibility, industry-leading detection, and autonomous response. Discover the power of AI-powered, enterprise-wide cybersecurity.
Tenable
Exposure management tools leverage OSINT to identify vulnerabilities in public assets, supporting predictive prioritization.
These partnerships allow TECBOMO to offer end-to-end OSINT solutions, from data collection to actionable insights, integrated with our Cybersecurity Cloud and consulting services. Contact us to explore how we can customize these for your organization.