Global Open-Source Intelligence Market, By Technique Type (Text Analytics, Video Analytics, Social Media Analytics, Geospatial Analytics, Security Analytics), by End use Type (Government Intelligence Agencies, Military and Defence Intelligence Agencies, Cyber Security Organisations, Law Enforcement Agencies, Financial Services, Private Specialised Business), and Region – Russia-Ukraine War Impact Analysis and Forecast to 2029.
Global Open-Source Intelligence Market, By Technique Type (Text Analytics, Video Analytics, Social Media Analytics, Geospatial Analytics, Security Analytics), by End use Type (Government Intelligence Agencies, Military and Defence Intelligence Agencies, Cyber Security Organisations, Law Enforcement Agencies, Financial Services, Private Specialised Business), and Region...
The global open-source intelligence market is expected to grow from USD 7.75 billion in 2022 to USD 36.98 billion by 2029 at a CAGR of 25.0% during the forecast period.
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The main goal of Open-Source intelligence (OSINT) tools is to process, organize, and refine raw data into a format that enables quicker and informed decision-making. By utilizing Open-Source intelligence technology, the process of managing various data sources has been transformed from time-consuming and arduous to more streamlined and efficient. Some of the benefits provided by Open-Source intelligence include the ability to structure vast amounts of data and process large volumes of information with ease.
The process of OSINT involves gathering, processing, analyzing, and reporting data from publicly accessible sources in order to collect intelligence. OSINT analysts use specific techniques to search through the vast open-source intelligence landscape to identify information that meets their goals. Often, OSINT analysts come across information that is not widely known to be publicly available. OSINT includes any information, whether offline or online, that is freely available, voluntarily available, or available on demand to the public.
Key Players
The major players operating in the global open-source intelligence market are:
Thales
Google Inc.
Nice systems
Dassault Systèmes
Palantir Technologies, Inc.
Verint Systems
CybelAngel
Intrinsec Security Inc.
Alfresco Software, Inc.
Sail Labs
Expert System S.p.A.
Digital Clues
OffSec Services Limited
Maltego Technologies
Recorded Future, Inc.
Octogence Tech Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Market Dynamics
The OSINT Market is driven by the use of the internet as a means for terrorists to identify potential targets and plan their attacks. The internet enables terrorists to obtain instructions on recommended methods of attack and gather open-source and other information on proposed targets. With the ability of the internet to transcend borders and access vast amounts of information, it has become a key tool for the planning of terrorist acts.
Additionally, the market is propelled by the increasing need for cyber intelligence as a means for security agencies to track the digital footprints of criminals to combat terrorism, industrial espionage, and cyber threats to national security. AI-powered web intelligence has enhanced the efficiency of automated web investigations, especially in criminal investigations, and is used for decision-making.
With the help of AI-powered OSINT tools like SOCMINT technologies, law enforcement agencies and organizations can quickly and efficiently analyze vast amounts of publicly available data from various OSINT sources, including social media and satellite imaging. This has led to increased overlap with other intelligence disciplines such as human intelligence, signal intelligence, and geographic intelligence (GEOINT). As a result, OSINT has evolved into a valuable tool for people to gather and analyze information from a range of platforms.
Despite the advantages of open-source software, it may present challenges in terms of installation and operation. Some programs may lack user-friendly interfaces and features that employees are accustomed to, leading to reduced productivity and difficulty in adoption.
Additionally, using open-source software on proprietary hardware often requires specialized drivers that may only be available from the hardware manufacturer, which can increase project costs. Furthermore, even if an open-source driver is available, it may not perform as well as its proprietary counterpart.
The Global OSINT Market is expected to experience growth during the forecast period, as intelligence organizations worldwide have greater access to an increasing amount of personal data, corporate content, and government databases. The growth of the Open-Source intelligence market is being driven by the rise in adoption of Open-Source intelligence tools by various organizations, as well as the increase in demand for cloud-based OSINT among SMEs.
The growth of the market is also being fueled by the increasing need for OSINT by various industries to gain insights for business planning. However, the lack of awareness about OSINT and concerns related to data quality issues are hindering the growth of the market. In the future, emerging trends such as social media analytics are expected to present significant opportunities for the expansion of the market.
Social media analytics
As organizations strive to leverage their information assets to enhance customer relationships, business outcomes, and operational efficiency, there is a high demand for Open-Source intelligence tools. However, keeping up with the evolving demands and expectations of a growing OSINT user base can be challenging.
Nonetheless, emerging OSINT trends like social media analytics and text analytics are expected to create multiple opportunities for the Open-Source intelligence market. Many organizations have targeted social media as a vital source for various advertising campaigns, product promotions, and event marketing, as it is more effective than traditional methods.
Moreover, the increased use of mobile phones and tablets with internet access, coupled with the growing usage volume on social media platforms, is driving the growth of social media analytics, presenting a lucrative opportunity for the market.
Growing adoption of OSINT among many businesses
The increasing number of organizations investing in Open-Source intelligence tools to improve service efficiencies and drive revenue growth is driving the adoption of OSINT. Additionally, senior executives are increasingly using analytics to address their business needs, as big data analytics is becoming more important in many regions, which is driving growth in the Open-Source intelligence market.
According to a study, a large number of organizations in the U.S. and Canada are using OSINT and big data analytics to improve service efficiencies and increase revenue growth. Furthermore, Open-Source intelligence is being adopted by organizations to improve customer experience and increase organizational efficiency, creating a lucrative opportunity for market growth.
Segment Analysis
Technique Insights
During the forecast period, the security analytics segment is projected to obtain a substantial share. This is due to the numerous advantages provided by security analytics such as reducing network traffic, real-time detection of external threats, monitoring of suspicious activity in the organization, and detection and prevention of inside threats, all of which contribute to the market's growth. Meanwhile, the video analytics segment is predicted to grow at the highest rate during the forecast period, driven by the increasing demand for improved video surveillance in the automotive industry and the rise in investment by SMEs in video analytics.
Geographic Analysis
The Open-Source intelligence market was predominantly led by North America in 2022, and it is expected to maintain its dominance during the forecast period. The market's growth in this region is being propelled by several factors, including the increasing use of Open-Source intelligence tools by government and non-government organizations to acquire business insights. However, the Asia Pacific region is projected to witness a significant growth rate during the forecast period, primarily due to the rise in adoption of OSINT in the banking and insurance industries in developing countries of the Asia Pacific region.
Research Methodology
This report offers high-quality insights and is the outcome of a detailed research methodology comprising extensive secondary research, rigorous primary interviews with industry stakeholders, and validation and triangulation with Stratview Research’s internal database and statistical tools.
More than 1,000 authenticated secondary sources, such as company annual reports, fact books, press releases, journals, investor presentations, white papers, patents, and articles, have been leveraged to gather the data.
We conducted more than 15 detailed primary interviews with the market players across the value chain in all four regions and industry experts to obtain both qualitative and quantitative insights.
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Market structure: Overview, industry life cycle analysis, supply chain analysis.
Market Environment analysis: Growth drivers and constraints, Porter’s five forces analysis, SWOT analysis.
Market trend and forecast analysis.
Market segment trend and forecast.
Competitive landscape and dynamics: Market share, Product Portfolio, New Product Launches, etc.
Attractive market segments and associated growth opportunities.
Emerging trends.
Strategic growth opportunities for the existing and new players.
Key success factors.
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Recent Developments
In January 2023, NICE announced integration of its CXone Expert with OpenAI's generative modeling used in ChatGPT.
In September 2022, Thales selected four world-class start-ups as partners whose AI innovations align with its markets and business opportunities.
In September 2022, Recorded Future launched new features to the Recorded Future Intelligence Cloud through an integration with Okta.
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The major players operating in the global Open-Source Intelligence market are Thales, Google Inc., Nice systems, Dassault Systèmes, Palantir Technologies, Inc., Verint Systems, CybelAngel, Intrinsec Security Inc., Alfresco Software, Inc., Sail Labs, Expert System S.p.A., Digital Clues, OffSec Services Limited, Maltego Technologies, Recorded Future, Inc., Octogence Tech Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
The Open-Source intelligence market was predominantly led by North America in 2022, and it is expected to maintain its dominance during the forecast period. The market's growth in this region is being propelled by several factors, including the increasing use of Open-Source intelligence tools by government and non-government organizations to acquire business insights.
The OSINT Market is driven by the use of the internet as a means for terrorists to identify potential targets and plan their attacks. Additionally, the market is propelled by the increasing need for cyber intelligence as a means for security agencies to track the digital footprints of criminals to combat terrorism, industrial espionage, and cyber threats to national security.