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OSINT Framework

The PAI OSINT Skill is built on a structured framework that ensures systematic, ethical, and effective intelligence collection.

OSINT Intelligence Cycle

Framework Components

Methodology

Methodology - Core principles and procedures

  • Intelligence cycle (Planning → Collection → Processing → Analysis → Dissemination)
  • Source hierarchy and verification standards
  • Quality gates and confidence levels
  • Multi-source verification protocols

Ethical Framework

Ethical Framework - Legal and ethical guidelines

  • Authorization requirements
  • Legal compliance (CFAA, FCRA, GDPR, CCPA)
  • Proportionality principles
  • Data handling and retention policies
  • Professional standards and red lines