NS3161 Principles of Open Source Intelligence

This course examines open source intelligence (OSINT) with a focus on the following areas: definition and nature of OSINT, OSINT policy and management, history and development of OSINT, current OSINT trends, OSINT-focused organizations, challenges, reform, and future prospects. Prerequisites: None.

Lecture Hours

4

Lab Hours

0

Course Learning Outcomes

• Critically examine the many new open-source intelligence tools that are available today. 
• Assess the value of the U.S. Intelligence Community OSINT Strategy and be able to recommend ways it could be improved.
• Compare the use of open source intelligence tools in two recent national or international security events or conflicts.
• Discuss the pros and cons of whether the United States Intelligence Community should establish a new open-source intelligence agency. 
• Demonstrate strong critical thinking, graduate reading, and scholarly writing skills.