How to Join an Open Source Intelligence Community
All over the world, government and military intelligence agencies are beginning to rely on publicly available intelligence, known as "open source intelligence." The success of open source intelligence is based on the democratic contribution of many different people from all walks of life. Follow these steps to join an open source intelligence community.
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Do some intelligence research. To join and reap the benefits of an open source intelligence community you should be able to contribute to the discussion and analysis in the community. Brush up on your political and military knowledge, particularly on a few specific regions or interests, so you can contribute to the community you join.
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Join a forum. A number of intelligence and civilian-run military websites have forums where sophisticated discussions take place. These communities of users are well informed and ready to discuss almost any issue. Check out websites like StrategyPage.com to join an interesting and rewarding part of the open source intelligence community.
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Get into the academic side. A number of academic institutions run high level open source intelligence programs. The members of these programs constitute an academic-based community of open source intelligence study. Look at programs at Mercyhurst College and Auburn University, for example, for an academic entrance to open source intelligence.
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Go to the conferences. Like any other professional interest area, the open sources intelligence community has its own professional conferences. The annual Open Source Intelligence Conference represents a gathering of some of the most respected names and groups in the field. Head to this conference, or one like it, to join an open source intelligence community.
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Roman Terry
Mar 02, 2009
The problem with these forums is while they may "sound" sophisticated, they do not even touch on anything that requires secret clearance, much less top-secret and "beyond", that all Intel jobs require --so high level discussions they are not. Never-the-less this article does address the fact they exist and are "must reads" for anyone researching a possible career with one of the 16 Intel agencies. If serious about a career, do not log-on and participate as new background checks incorporate a comprehensive view of all your past internet activities, inc. blogs, forums,url addresses,etc. -
Roman Terry
Mar 02, 2009
The problem with these forums is while they may "sound" sophisticated, they do not even touch on anything that requires secret clearance, much less top-secret and "beyond", that all Intel jobs require --so high level discussions they are not. Never-the-less this article does address the fact they exist and are "must reads" for anyone researching a possible career with one of the 16 Intel agencies. If serious about a career, do not log-on and participate as new background checks incorporate a comprehensive view of all your past internet activities, inc. blogs, forums,url addresses,etc.
