Strategic goals for community
Community driven growth
The UK OSINT Community's strategy strengthens OSINT in the UK through five key focus areas.
Advancing Ethical OSINT Collaboration
The UK OSINT Community advances OSINT in the UK by reinvesting revenue, uniting experts, and promoting ethical practices.
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Ethical OSINT
Promote legal, ethical OSINT standards to protect privacy and trust.
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Collaboration
Foster cross-industry collaboration to enhance OSINT knowledge.
003
Advocacy
Raise awareness and advocate for responsible, ethical OSINT use.
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Enhancement
Boost OSINT capabilities by promoting advanced tools and shared resources.
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Development
Advance OSINT expertise through training, research, and career support.
Standards
Ethical OSINT Standards and Best Practices Promotion
Establish guidelines to ensure responsible, privacy-focused OSINT across diverse industries.
001
Develop industry-neutral legal, ethical OSINT guidelines.
Safeguard privacy in publicly available information usage.
002
Promote adherence to UK OSINT laws.
Ensure compliance with industry-standard principles.
003
Foster transparency and accountability in OSINT.
Maintain public trust through responsible practices.
Collaboration
Cross-Industry OSINT Knowledge Sharing and Collaboration
Break down barriers to foster collaboration among diverse OSINT practitioners.
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Foster collaboration among UK OSINT stakeholders.
Include government, law enforcement, legal, media, and more.
002
Organise events for sharing OSINT best practices.
Exchange tools, techniques, and emerging trends.
003
Engage with international OSINT communities.
Establish partnerships and coordinate global efforts.
Advocacy
OSINT Awareness and Advocacy Promotion
Educate and advocate for responsible OSINT use across sectors.
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Educate decision-makers on OSINT's value and potential.
Bridge the knowledge gap in various sectors.
002
Advocate for ethical OSINT practices across domains.
Focus on national security, law enforcement, business, and media.
003
Engage government on OSINT resource investment.
Secure support for tools, training, and technology.
Capabilities
UK OSINT Capabilities and Resources Enhancement
Promote cutting-edge tools and shared resources to boost OSINT efficiency.
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Identify and promote advanced OSINT techniques and tools.
Focus on methodologies, data sources, and automation.
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Facilitate access to shared OSINT resources.
Improve efficiency through centralised resource sharing.
003
Embrace emerging OSINT technologies across the UK.
Ensure widespread adoption for maximum impact.
Expertise
OSINT Talent and Expertise Development
Cultivate a skilled OSINT workforce through focused professional development.
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Support professional development for OSINT careers.
Advance skills in data analysis, critical thinking, and tech proficiency.
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Advocate for employer investment in OSINT training.
Promote funding for continuous skill enhancement.
003
Conduct research on emerging OSINT trends and practices.
Provide thought leadership to stay ahead of industry challenges.