Leading Organizations Trust Flashpoint
In the Forrester Wave™: External Threat Intelligence Service Providers, Q3 2026 report*, Flashpoint was named a Customer Favorite. Flashpoint also received the highest score possible in both the Fraud Intelligence and Executive Protection criteria.

Why Choose Flashpoint over Ontic?
Flashpoint provides a comprehensive intelligence advantage by offering advanced AI search summarization, primary open-source data collection, and direct in-platform access to expert analysts and finished intelligence reports—all critical features that Ontic lacks. While both platforms provide near-real-time data and geo-targeted monitoring, Flashpoint offers an intuitive, analyst-friendly interface specifically designed to accelerate threat assessment. Ultimately, Flashpoint delivers a deeper level of actionable insight and professional support that goes far beyond the limited research capabilities of the Ontic platform.
Plus, Forrester’s Total Economic Impact of Flashpoint: 482% ROI, $2+ million in business benefits over three years, and 3-month payback period.

Industry-Best Geospatial Intelligence
- Broader OSINT Coverage: Access more primary-sourced data — from mainstream platforms to niche forums — for executive protection, geopolitical risk monitoring, and real-time incident detection.
- Built-in AI for Faster Analysis: Quickly ingest and analyze large volumes of data, with concise summaries, sentiment analysis, and instant pivot points to speed up threat assessment.
- Expert Support On-Demand: Submit RFIs and tap into analyst-written intelligence reports — all directly within the platform.
- Intuitive, Customizable Interface: Designed for practitioners, Echosec makes it easy to search, filter, and monitor data. Custom dashboards and alerting keep teams aligned and informed.
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