OSINT Sources: A Practical Guide to Open-Source Intelligence Open-source intelligence, commonly known as OSINT, is information gathered from sources that are publicly or lawfully accessible. It is used by journalists, researchers, businesses, security professionals and investigators to understand people, organisations, events and potential risks. OSINT is not simply a matter of searching online. Reliable research […]
OSINT Framework: A Guide to osintframework.com Open-source intelligence, commonly known as OSINT, is the process of gathering and analysing information from publicly available sources. The OSINT Framework is a directory that helps users find online resources for this work. Rather than conducting investigations itself, it organises links to tools and services in a browsable framework. […]
OSINT in Cyber Security: How Public Information Can Strengthen Defences Open-source intelligence (OSINT) is the process of finding, assessing and analysing information that is publicly available. In cyber security, it helps organisations understand what can be learned about their people, systems and digital presence from sources such as websites, public records, social media and technical […]
Crime Scene Analysis: How Investigators Examine a Scene Crime scene analysis is the systematic examination of a location where an offence may have taken place. It brings together observations, physical evidence and scientific testing to help investigators understand what happened, identify people who may have been involved and assess whether accounts of events are consistent […]
What Is an OSINT Analyst? An OSINT analyst gathers and assesses information from publicly available sources to answer specific questions. OSINT stands for open-source intelligence. In this context, “open source” means information that can be accessed lawfully by the public; it does not refer only to software with open-source code. OSINT is used by organisations […]
Choosing an OSINT Book: A Guide for Beginners and Professionals An OSINT book can provide a useful starting point for anyone who wants to understand open-source intelligence. OSINT is the collection and analysis of information from publicly available sources. These may include websites, news reports, public records, social media and other online material. People study […]
OSINT News: How Open-Source Intelligence Is Changing the Way We Understand Events Open-source intelligence, commonly known as OSINT, is the collection and analysis of information that is publicly available. It can include news reports, public records, social media posts, company filings, satellite images and other material accessible through legitimate means. OSINT has become an increasingly […]
5 Types of PPE in Healthcare Personal protective equipment (PPE) helps reduce the risk of infection and exposure to hazardous substances in healthcare settings. The equipment needed depends on the task, the person receiving care and the likely route of exposure. A risk assessment and local infection prevention guidance should always inform the choice of […]
Criminal Record Check (CRC): A Guide for the UK A criminal record check is used to confirm whether certain criminal record information is held about a person. Employers and organisations may request a check when recruiting for particular roles, especially those involving children, vulnerable adults, security or positions of trust. The term “Criminal Records Check” […]
Evidence and the Crime Scene Investigator Crime scene investigators (CSIs) play an important part in criminal investigations by identifying, recording and recovering potential evidence. Their work helps preserve material from a scene so that it can be examined and assessed alongside witness accounts, digital records and other information. A CSI does not decide who is […]
