Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Study Notes

OSINT Study notes & guide is a comprehensive manual for conducting Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) investigations, covering a full cycle from planning to dissemination. It includes detailed instructions, tools, and examples for different OSINT domains such as social media, email, IP addresses, domains, and blockchain.

OSINT is a structured intelligence process utilizing publicly available data to investigate individuals, systems, or organizations. The cycle begins with planning, followed by data collection, processing, analysis, and ends with distribution.

Each stage emphasizes ethical and secure practices, like avoiding personal accounts and using virtual machines. Social media, DNS records, emails, metadata, leaks, and blockchain transactions are among the various intelligence sources.

A key takeaway is the layered approach: starting broad, then narrowing down based on relevance. Tools like Maltego, Photon, Spiderpig, and Sherlock enhance investigation depth. The guide warns against unethical use and promotes legal, ethical applications.

Table of Contents:

• Definition of OSINT
• OSINT Stages
• Planning
• Data Collection
• Data Processing
• Data Analysis
• Dissemination and Distribution
• Domain OSINT
• Email & Username OSINT
• IP OSINT
• Image OSINT
• Video OSINT
• Documents OSINT
• Leaks and Dumps
• Social Media OSINT
• OSINT with Google
• Blockchain OSINT
• Phone Number OSINT & People Search
• Companies OSINT
• Leaks OSINT
• OSINT with GeoMaps
• OSINT with Google Hacking Database
• OSINT with Shodan
• OSINT with Maltego
• OSINT Suites, Frameworks & Other Tools
• OSINT Resources & Websites
• Case Studies

Who is this guide for?

This study book is for investigative analysts, journalists, researches and even students who want to understand OSINT and have a ready playbook to conduct investigations

Page Count: 180

Format: PDF

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