Defining Second Generation Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) for the Defense Enterprise

This Research Report discusses the current state of open source intelligence OSINTand relevant issues for the defense intelligence enterprise. The work is intended to benefit intelligence practitioners who wish to understand more about open-source analysis and tools. The intricacies and challenges outlined here should be of interest not only to the U.S. Intelligence Community but globally as well, given the Internets worldwide presence and many manifestations. Although the descriptions provided and the challenges discussed here may be very familiar to those involved in the use of OSINT, they are intended to help others outside of that community understand and access it.