Open-Source Intelligence Market Size and CAGR by 2031
The open-source intelligence market size is projected to reach US$ 17.75 billion by 2031 from US$ 4.75 billion in 2023. The market is expected to register a CAGR of 17.9% during 2023–2031. Social media intelligence and real-time analytics are likely to remain a key trend in the market.
Open-Source Intelligence Market Analysis
Intelligence derived from gathering, assessing, and analyzing publically accessible data to address a particular intelligence query is known as Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT). As a cybersecurity tool, OSINT is widely used by enterprises to assess security threats and find holes in their IT infrastructure. Hackers and cybercriminals also employ OSINT techniques for phishing, social engineering, and revealing potential targets for cyberattacks. Beyond cybersecurity, open-source intelligence may also be used in fields like law enforcement, marketing, national security, media, and academic study
Open-Source Intelligence Market Overview
Disinformation and misinformation campaigns have drawn more attention in recent years as a danger to national security and broader society. Over the past few years, these risks have changed as a result of persistent political unrest that has allowed the dissemination of misleading information. As a result, the ecosystem around disinformation and counter-disinformation has become more professional. Thus, driving the demand for the open-source intelligence market.
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Open-Source Intelligence Market: Strategic Insights
Market Size Value in Euro 3,422.74 Million in 2021 Market Size Value by Euro 10,858.24 Million by 2028 Growth rate CAGR of 17.9% from 2021-2028 Forecast Period 2021-2028 Base Year 2021
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Open-Source Intelligence Market: Strategic Insights
Market Size Value in | Euro 3,422.74 Million in 2021 |
Market Size Value by | Euro 10,858.24 Million by 2028 |
Growth rate | CAGR of 17.9% from 2021-2028 |
Forecast Period | 2021-2028 |
Base Year | 2021 |
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Cost Effectiveness of Open-Source Intelligence Solutions to Favor the Market
Compared to other forms of intelligence gathering, OSINT is less expensive since it concentrates on information that is readily available to the public. Additionally, it is far more feasible because all of the software and tools needed to assist the gathering of open-source information are primarily offered at a fair price to the general public. As a result, OSINT is an important resource for businesses of all shapes and sizes. By enhancing other types of intelligence, OSINT can help more established businesses become more aware of their digital footprints, vulnerabilities, and threats.
Use of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) to Assist OSINT
As OSINT technology develops, a growing number of people are suggesting that AI and ML be used to support OSINT research. Public reports state that artificial intelligence is already being used by intelligence and government organizations to collect and process social media data. AI and ML are being used by military groups to detect and counteract organized cybercrime, false propaganda, terrorism, and other national security threats on social media platforms.
Open-Source Intelligence Market Report Segmentation Analysis
Key segments that contributed to the derivation of the open-source intelligence market analysis are technique and end-user.
- Based on the technique, the open-source intelligence market is divided into text analytics, video analytics, social media analytics, geospatial analytics, security analytics, and others. The security analytics segment held the largest share in 2023.
- Based on the end-user, the market is divided into government intelligence agencies, military and defense intelligence agencies, cyber security organizations, law enforcement agencies, private specialized businesses, financial services, and others.
Open-Source Intelligence Market Share Analysis by Geography
The geographic scope of the open-source intelligence market report is mainly divided into five regions: North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and South & Central America.
North America holds a significant share of the open-source intelligence market in 2023. Countries like the US and Canada have a prominent IT infrastructure for nurturing and developing solutions such as OSINT. Moreover, these countries have a significant digitalization budget in their defense and military sectors, which is driving the demand in the region.
Open-Source Intelligence Market Report Scope
Open-Source Intelligence Market News and Recent Developments
The open-source intelligence market is evaluated by gathering qualitative and quantitative data post primary and secondary research, which includes important corporate publications, association data, and databases. A few of the developments in the open-source intelligence market are listed below:
- The open-source intelligence company Digital Clues AG ("Digital Clues") has signed a formal agreement to sell its assets to Cellebrite (Nasdaq: CLBT), a leader in Digital Intelligence (DI) solutions for the public and private sectors. The acquisition is anticipated to help expand Cellebrite's global presence within law enforcement intelligence and investigation units, strengthen the company's industry-leading Digital Intelligence platform, and solidify its position as the end-to-end technology partner capable of digitizing the entire investigative workflow. (Source: Cellebrite, Press Release, October 2021)
- Maltego Technologies officially introduced the Maltego Professional and Organization plans to provide existing and new users with more investigative capabilities, data, and services. (Source: Maltego Technologies, Press Release, May 2024)
Open-Source Intelligence Market Report Coverage and Deliverables
The “Open-Source Intelligence Market Size and Forecast (2021–2031)” report provides a detailed analysis of the market covering below areas:
- Open-source intelligence market size and forecast at global, regional, and country levels for all the key market segments covered under the scope
- Open-source intelligence market trends, as well as market dynamics such as drivers, restraints, and key opportunities
- Detailed PEST/Porter’s Five Forces and SWOT analysis
- Open-source intelligence market analysis covering key market trends, global and regional framework, major players, regulations, and recent market developments
- Industry landscape and competition analysis covering market concentration, heat map analysis, prominent players, and recent developments for the open-source intelligence market
- Detailed company profiles
Report Coverage
Revenue forecast, Company Analysis, Industry landscape, Growth factors, and Trends
Segment Covered
Technique and End-User
Regional Scope
North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South & Central America
Country Scope
Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States
Frequently Asked Questions
North America dominated the open-source intelligence market in 2023.
The cost-effectiveness of open-source intelligence solutions and government regulations are expected to drive the open-source intelligence market.
Social media intelligence and real-time analytics are likely to remain key trends in the market.
Hyland Software, Inc., Cellebrite, Expert System S.p.A., Google LLC, Maltego Technologies, NetSentries Technologies FZCO, IPS S.p.A., Palantir Technologies, Recorded Future, Inc., Thales Group, and Siemens AG are among the leading payers operating in the open-source intelligence market.
The open-source intelligence market size is projected to reach US$ 17.75 billion by 2031
The open-source intelligence market is expected to register a CAGR of 17.9% during 2023–2031
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