Cognitive Bias and Critical Thinking in Open Source Intelligence - OSINT

Explore cognitive bias and critical thinking in Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) through this 29-minute conference talk from DefCamp 2014. Delve into the intersection of psychology and information security as the speaker examines how cognitive biases can affect OSINT analysis and decision-making. Learn techniques to improve critical thinking skills and mitigate the impact of biases in intelligence gathering. Gain insights into the challenges and best practices of OSINT in the context of cybersecurity and information warfare. Discover how understanding cognitive biases can enhance the accuracy and effectiveness of open-source intelligence operations. This talk is part of DefCamp, a leading conference on Hacking & Information Security in Central and Eastern Europe, known for bringing together security specialists, decision-makers, and developers to discuss cutting-edge research and practices in the INFOSEC field.