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OSINT REPORTING AND PRESENTATION

Transform raw intelligence into actionable reports. Learn structured analytical techniques, source citation standards, and how to present findings to different audiences.

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EST_TIME: 3-5 HOURS

PHASES: 5

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THE INTELLIGENCE PRODUCT FRAMEWORKDURATION: 20 min
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SOURCE CITATION STANDARDSDURATION: 25 min
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ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUESDURATION: 30 min
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AUDIENCE-TAILORED REPORTINGDURATION: 25 min
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OPSEC IN REPORTINGDURATION: 20 min
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THE INTELLIGENCE PRODUCT FRAMEWORK
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Why Reporting Matters

Good OSINT is invisible if the report is bad. Your analysis is only as valuable as your ability to communicate it.

Types of Intelligence Products

  • **Spot Report**: Quick, single-finding alert (email, chat)
  • **Situation Brief**: Multi-source summary of a current situation
  • **Deep Dive**: Comprehensive analysis with methodology
  • **Threat Assessment**: Risk-focused analysis with recommendations
  • **Periodic Summary**: Regular updates on a monitored subject

The Pyramid Principle

Start with the conclusion, then support with evidence:

  1. **Bottom line up front** — One sentence stating the key finding
  2. **Supporting evidence** — Facts that support the conclusion
  3. **Methodology** — How you found the evidence
  4. **Confidence assessment** — How sure you are
  5. **Gaps and next steps** — What you don't know yet