After years of serving as a content moderator translator Data archiver trust and safety analyst for terrorist content, working as a Flagger, OSIN analyst, creating dashboards, and contributing to research and development strategies in counterterrorism, I’ve come to realize that terrorist groups are often more technologically adaptive than the counterterrorism companies combating them. Over time, these groups have become proficient in leveraging the internet, employing the same technologies used by tech companies for marketing and news dissemination.

Terrorist organizations actively recruit tech-savvy individuals to efficiently spread propaganda and navigate around content detection mechanisms. They strategize on how to avoid policy enforcement, making it challenging for law enforcement agencies to comprehend the core structure of their online propaganda. While law enforcement may focus on visible aspects like terrorism spreading, bomb threats, and propaganda dissemination, understanding the fundamental online structure of these organizations is crucial.

To effectively combat a terrorist organization online, it’s essential to conduct a comprehensive analysis of their online propaganda content, examining how they utilize the internet to influence supporters. Without understanding the core structure, identifying it, and taking timely action, defeating any organization online becomes an elusive goal.

Based on my prior experiences, I am deeply passionate and appreciative of the opportunity to assist technology platforms and government agencies in combating terrorism. My focus is on helping companies comprehend online propaganda, facilitating the removal of content associated with US and UK designated terrorist organizations, and ultimately contributing to creating a safer online environment.