Edited by Sergio Silvestri

Europol has announced the creation of a new Operational Taskforce (OTF) specializing in Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) to intensify investigations into war crimes committed in Ukraine. In response to the enormous volume of information available online, this operational team will focus on collecting, verifying, and analyzing data from public sources to identify suspects involved in these serious crimes. The OTF is led by the international crimes units of the Dutch and German police, with analytical support from Europol. This new joint effort underscores the essential role of intelligence in solving international crimes and highlights the importance of specialized skills in data analysis and cyber investigations.

OSINT specialists have become indispensable to governments, international organizations, security firms, and financial institutions. They uncover information hidden among billions of bytes, identifying critical connections that can expose criminal networks or provide evidence for legal proceedings.

They are highly skilled professionals who use publicly available data—from news, social media, public databases, and other digital channels—to gather crucial information without the need for direct access. Their work includes fact-checking and building information networks that can reveal criminal activity, suspect profiles, and connections between events and people. In an increasingly connected and online world, demand for these experts is rapidly growing, as they can provide detailed context and valuable insights that are not immediately apparent.

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The European School of Banking Management's OSINT Master's program is designed to meet this growing demand, equipping participants with the advanced skills needed to analyze the vast amounts of available data and transform it into actionable insights. Graduates of this program are prepared not only to support high-profile operations like those of Europol, but also to play key roles in private investigations, corporate security, and intelligence.

The Master's program therefore represents a unique opportunity to enter a highly sought-after professional field and acquire a qualification that opens the doors to prominent roles in the international OSINT landscape.

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