National Open Source Enterprise

The National Open Source Enterprise was established by Assistant Deputy Director of National Intelligence for Open Source (ADDNI/OS), Eliot A. Jardines. According to the DNI publication entitled, "National Open Source Enterprise" which was released in April of 2006:

Its Mission is "To enable all intelligence disciplines as well as provide timely, relevant and value-added insight to consumers via the National Open Source Enterprise.

Its Vision states "Open sources are routinely exploited in all intelligence disciplines, facilitated by innovative experts - but with every officer open source capable. Supporting technology is interoperable, and the availability of information resources is maximized by strong public-private relationships, information sharing best practices, and an agile requirements process."

Its Values are: - Agility - the ability to respond quickly and effectively to any challenge or opportunity. - Gestalt - the enterprise we build is greater than the sum of its parts. - Excellence - in all our actions and activities - providing unparalleled support.

The ADDNI/OS established five goals for the National Open Source Enterprise:

GOAL ONE: Source of First Resort Open source is the source of first resort for all disciplines and the precursor for clandestine and technical collection.

GOAL TWO: Guild Our people are empowered by a guild of experts who champion the use of open sources, by universal training in open source exploitation, and by embedding open sources in the work of all disciplines.

GOAL THREE: Global Input Global input ensures the broadest range of information with relevant sourcing background is accessible to all consumers.

GOAL FOUR: Single Architecture A single open source architecture provides optimum access to information - acquired once and shared with all.

GOAL FIVE: Open Source Works A robust Skunk Works-like capability anticipates and capitalizes on emerging opportunities driving innovation in tradecraft, analysis and technology.

Taken from DNI publication entitled, "National Open Source Enterprise"