Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)

  1. Core Competencies and Mindset
    1. Developing an Investigative Mindset
      1. Curiosity and Inquisitiveness
        1. Persistence and Patience
          1. Adaptability and Flexibility
            1. Attention to Detail
              1. Systematic Approach
              2. Critical Thinking and Analytical Skills
                1. Logical Reasoning
                  1. Problem-Solving Techniques
                    1. Hypothesis Formation and Testing
                      1. Evidence Evaluation
                      2. Cognitive Bias Recognition and Mitigation
                        1. Common Cognitive Biases
                          1. Anchoring Bias
                            1. Availability Heuristic
                              1. Confirmation Bias
                                1. Recency Bias
                                  1. Attribution Bias
                                  2. Bias Mitigation Strategies
                                    1. Objective Analysis Techniques
                                    2. Source Reliability Assessment
                                      1. Credibility Evaluation Criteria
                                        1. Source Motivation Analysis
                                          1. Cross-Referencing and Verification
                                            1. Primary vs. Secondary Sources
                                            2. Structured Analytical Techniques
                                              1. Key Assumptions Check
                                                1. Analysis of Competing Hypotheses
                                                  1. Red Team Analysis
                                                    1. Devil's Advocate Approach
                                                      1. Brainstorming and Mind Mapping
                                                        1. Scenario Development

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                                                      3. Information Collection Sources and Methods