SIMINT - Simulated Intelligence

An Australian cross-institutional collective for Simulated Intelligence

SIMINT is an Australian cross-institutional collective for Simulated Intelligence. SIMINT takes a unique approach to research mirroring the process and methodology of intelligence agencies with a focus on all-source intelligence, in particular open-source intelligence (OSINT). This methodology is used to focus research regarding emerging threats to national security from developments in informational technology and artificial intelligence. SIMINT also includes criminal intelligence, activities related to crime and law enforcement.

SIMINT consists of subject matter experts with experience from law enforcement, national security and intelligence agencies, forensic intelligence and criminology. We also have data engineering capability with expertise in rapid prototyping, decision support systems, AI modelling, cognitive science, and over two decades of crime analytics.

As part of our methodology, we maintain an OSINT desk responsible for gathering emerging trends in this pace primarily from news agencies from around the globe. The derived intelligence products are then used to drive our research.

Included in our research is the capability of issuing strategic warnings to the intelligence community regarding the misuse of AI and Internet technology (for instance Large Language Models). We employ red teaming, a crucial component of security assessments, simulating attacks on systems to identify weaknesses.

SIMINTs red teaming is undertaken by forensic intelligence and data engineering specialists, informed by the various environmental scanning processes. We can identify potential upskilling scenarios and relay this to the intelligence community as strategic warnings.

Primary contact for enquiries: Dr Giles Oatley, Phone +61 3 5122 6076, Email g.oatley@federation.edu.au