Modern investigations, corporate security operations, and public–private partnerships all depend on fast, safe, and accurate intelligence sharing. Unlike classified sources, OSINT is inherently more shareable, but only when it is prepared correctly. Without proper grading, sanitization, and dissemination controls, OSINT can expose investigative methods, reveal internal processes, or include personal information that was never meant to be shared.

This guide explains how to prepare OSINT so it is share-ready, defensible, and appropriate for the intended recipients. It provides a practical, step-by-step approach to preparing OSINT for distribution without exposing sources, methods, sensitive identifiers, or irrelevant personal information.

By applying the workflows in this guide, teams can ensure that OSINT reaches the right people, with the right level of detail, at the right time, while maintaining compliance, privacy, and operational security.