Westbrook, Lynn2013-12-132017-05-112017-05-112013-05May 2013http://hdl.handle.net/2152/22697textOpen source intelligence (OSINT) has always been strongly tied to the information and communication technology (ICT) of the day. This paper is an examination of the current state of OSINT as it relates to ICTs by looking at overarching problems that exist across multiple types of collection methods, as well as looking at specific cases where there are issues, such as China and the Middle East, and ending with some minor recommendations on how to fix or minimize the issues highlighted.application/pdfen-USOpen source intelligenceInformation and communication technologyOSINTICTInformation professionalsSocial mediaInternet2013-12-13