What is OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) and how is it used in both offensive and defensive security?

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What is OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) and how is it used in both offensive and defensive security?

Key points

  • OSINT gathers data from social media, public records, and websites
  • Offensive teams use OSINT for reconnaissance
  • Defensive teams use OSINT to understand an organization's exposed attack surface

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