Strategy, research & risk
Open Source Intelligence
OSINT is one of our main specialties. We find and automate the collection of publicly available information about people, organizations and events.
Strategy, research & risk
Intelligence & Information Gathering
Collect information from websites, social media and forums to understand a topic, market or organization. Fully tailored and automated end to end.
- Delivery
- Any format
- First data
- About 1 week
- Engagement
- Fully managed
- Pricing
- Quoted per project
How engagements work · delivery formats, timelines, pricing and compliance.
Overview
Intelligence and information gathering is the process of collecting information from online sources such as social media, websites, forums, and other public platforms. The goal is to collect data and information that can be used to make decisions or take action.
Common methods include online searches, social media monitoring, and web scraping. Online searches find information about a person or organization, social media monitoring tracks conversations and activity, and web scraping collects data from websites at scale.
For businesses and organizations, it is a valuable way to track competitor activity and monitor customer sentiment.
What is it for?
Information gathering lets you collect data from a wide range of sources, which is useful when you need a sense of what people are saying about a topic or issue.
It also keeps you up to date on current events, which is essential for journalists and anyone whose work depends on current affairs.
Who uses it?
Businesses, government agencies, and researchers all rely on intelligence and information gathering. Businesses use it to research potential customers or partners; agencies use it to gather intelligence and support investigations.
It is a powerful tool, so it is important to handle collected data responsibly and to be aware of risks such as data breaches.
How epctex helps
An effective information-gathering effort starts with knowing which sources are available and how to use them. Search engines help you find websites related to your topic; from there, information can be extracted from the content itself, from the page source, or with dedicated tools. Social media platforms are another valuable source, since people share information and opinions there. The hard part is searching for relevant information and critically evaluating what you find.
We provide a completely tailored solution and automate every step of the process, so you have more time to focus on your business and can present findings to your stakeholders with confidence.
Industries
Industries that rely on intelligence & information gathering.
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- 1$ scope
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- 2$ sample
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- 3$ deliver
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