Ikhlas Global Open Source Intelligence Meetup Group

# Ikhlas Global Open Source Intelligence Meetup Group

Tagline: Discover. Verify. Analyse. Understand.

## About the Group

Welcome to the Ikhlas Global Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Meetup Group, a community concept based in Kampala, Uganda, focused on learning how to discover, collect, verify, and analyse information from publicly available sources.
Our goal is to create a space where students, researchers, cybersecurity enthusiasts, journalists, technology professionals, and curious learners can develop practical OSINT skills through knowledge sharing, demonstrations, and collaborative learning.

### What We Explore

• OSINT fundamentals: Research methodologies, source evaluation, and information verification.
• Cybersecurity: Digital footprints, threat intelligence, and security research using lawful, authorised methods.
• Geospatial intelligence: Maps, satellite imagery, geolocation, and geographic data analysis.
• Digital investigations: Public-source research, image verification, and misinformation analysis.
• Tools and techniques: Hands-on demonstrations of publicly available OSINT tools.
• Responsible intelligence: Privacy, ethics, legality, and accurate reporting.

### Who Should Join?

Beginners, university students, cybersecurity learners, researchers, journalists, developers, and professionals interested in open-source intelligence are welcome.

### Our Approach

We aim to encourage practical learning, critical thinking, collaboration, and responsible use of publicly available information. Activities can include workshops, group discussions, tool demonstrations, case studies, and networking sessions.
Location: Kampala, Uganda Participation: Open to interested learners and professionals, subject to group arrangements. Mission: To promote responsible OSINT education and build a knowledgeable, collaborative intelligence research community in Uganda.