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2021-08-01

Blackcloud International’s OSINT Fosters Data-driven Decisions

Blackcloud International, a leading Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) company, provides enterprise solutions that foster data-driven decisions and advance national security interests in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and around the world. The ownership group, with over 70 years combined experience directing large, disperse multinational initiatives across Africa, South/Southeast Asia and the Middle East, are recognised experts in the fields of OSINT, Web Intelligence (WEBINT), Signals Intelligence, Counterterrorism, and Information Technology.

In serving as the end-to-end OSINT service provider, Blackcloud International strives to pre-empt threats through monitoring and collecting relevant data from the deep, dark and open web. The company employs data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) to produce objective analyses and reports and offer state-of-the-art infrastructure environments that enhance cybersecurity and protect communications.

Moving forward, and through the consistent delivery of timely, value-added solutions, Blackcloud aspires to serve as the region’s trusted OSINT partners. Specifically, it can build, staff and manage world-class data analytics and training centres that enable global coverage; support indications and warning intelligence; and promote OSINT, WEBINT and cybersecurity capacity building.

The firm’s CEO, Keith E. Noble, Ph.D., said: “We enhance our client’s ability to further their domestic security/foreign policy objectives through the collection and exploitation of actionable, timely data from classified reporting and publicly available information.”

With access to an extensive global network of award-winning technology companies and prime open-source data providers, Blackcloud provides the following tailored services: analyses and reporting; social media network analysis; deep/dark web monitoring; social engineering and campaign design/execution; anonymous web browsing; social listening and population engagement; custom natural language processing (NLP), machine learning and AI algorithms; illicit finance, sanctions and export control monitoring; and data centre management.

Additionally, Blackcloud’s Analyst Training Programme—certified by the International Association for Intelligence Education—offers an interactive learning and skills development experience that combines focused, task-oriented training workshops with subsequent phases of live, hands-on utilisation to convert theoretical knowledge into practical skills. Upon completion, graduates are well positioned to operate at full performance in support of disparate mission sets.

Dr Noble added: “Despite recent advancements in AI and NLP, there will always be a need for data-literate analysts with critical thinking skills.”

At present, Blackcloud maintains an active presence in over 30 countries, covering more than 45 major languages. Likewise, their sophisticated open-source tools are capable of collecting and analysing structured and unstructured data in multiple languages and dialects.

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