The World of Intelligence
OSINT in support of the Defence Intelligence Enterprise (DIE) - part two
Oct 10, 2023
Robert Ashley Jr., former director of the DIA, discusses the challenges of using open-source intelligence in the defense intelligence enterprise. Topics include financial motivations, ethical constraints, leveraging data and algorithms, understanding information sources, expanding the focus of intelligence analysis, and building trust in the intelligence community.
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- Ethics and governance are crucial in open source intelligence, ensuring that the collection and use of intelligence considers necessary ethical considerations.
- Open source intelligence is gaining importance, but there is a need to integrate it on a larger scale to address national security issues effectively.
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The Need for Ethical Governance and Flexibility
Ethics and governance are crucial in open source intelligence, ensuring that the collection and use of intelligence considers necessary ethical considerations. The challenge lies in coordinating various organizations and their different requirements, from tactical to strategic. While there should be a directive governing the ethical and legal aspects of open source intelligence, flexibility within organizations is essential to cater to unique needs. Furthermore, understanding the financial investment required, whether from commercial organizations or government agencies, is necessary to ensure scalability and return on investment.
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