Redefining OSINT Software Architecture With System-Centric Architecture Design: A Framework Shaped by QAW, ADD, and ATAM

This study develops a novel software architecture for Open Source Intelligence (OSINT). The primary architectural drivers of the OSINT architecture are identified using the Quality Attribute Workshop (QAW), and an end-to-end OSINT software architecture design is implemented in accordance with Attribute-Driven Design (ADD). The architecture is extensively analyzed with metric evaluations and the Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method (ATAM), confirming critical quality attributes such as performance, reliability, functional suitability, and security. The design decisions taken within this architectural framework are detailed in the article through module view, component and connector view, and allocation view representations. The proposed architecture uses an on-premise Large Language Model (LLM) to explore the potential for deeper and more reliable information processing capabilities in OSINT analyses and presents a framework that enhances semantic depth and analytical capabilities. The architecture not only amplifies the semantic and analytical capabilities of OSINT systems but also sets a precedent for future architectural endeavors in intelligence systems design. This paper presents a framework that not only meets contemporary needs but also anticipates future demands in the rapidly evolving field of OSINT.