Open Source Research is a non-invasive way to gather information about a person, institution, or event using open sources. It’s a crucial first step in almost any investigation, serving as a continuous reference point that anchors and validates information received from other sources. OSINT places open-source information into perspective and contrasts what parties are willing to share publicly about themselves with the things they are less open about. TGI's OSINT service offers the perfect quick scan of any topic, adding depth and context to thorough investigations.
TGI's OSINT service provides the perfect quick scan of any topic, delivering depth and context for comprehensive investigations.
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A vast amount of information is within reach, not only in online databases and social media platforms but also in libraries, newspaper archives, and lists from public regulatory and administrative institutions such as patent offices and chambers of commerce. Almost anyone can find something about the topic they’re interested in with a simple Google search. However, to relate those findings to other pieces of information and form a judgment about the entirety of what's available on a particular subject, the professional search strategy stands in clear contrast to a casual online search.
Due to the public accessibility of OSINT, open-source information can be unreliable, deceptive, and sometimes even deliberately misleading. With its many forms (reports, tweets, videos, audio, news articles, etc.), it is essentially unstructured information. TGI has the know-how and experience to thoroughly analyze open sources. Using this metadata, findings can be cross-referenced and content-analyzed, presenting them in a way that supports policymaking and further in-depth research.
We specialize in turning open-source (and other) information into actionable intelligence through scenario-building techniques. The initial OSINT quick scan often provides the means to establish a primary 'likelihood analysis' and make well-founded suggestions regarding the (business) opportunities and threats at play, alongside the most likely profitable next steps for further research. We aim to deliver reports tailored to the needs and unique circumstances of our clients. Our intelligence puts you in control.
