OSINT Uncovered: Enhancing Investigations with the ObSINT Guidelines
4SANS OSINT Summit 2023
OSINT Uncovered: Enhancing Investigations with the ObSINT Guidelines
Speakers:
Inês Narciso, Researcher, ISCTE-IUL
Amaury Lesplingart, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and co-founder, CheckFirst
Welcome to "OSINT Uncovered: Enhancing Investigations with the ObSINT Guidelines," an insightful presentation that delves into the world of open-source intelligence (OSINT) through the lens of the newly established "OSINT Guidelines." Developed by a consortium of experts (EU DisinfoLab, The Atlantic Council’s Digital Forensic Research Lab (DFRLab), OSINT Curious, CheckFirst, Centre for Information Resilience, OpenFacto, and Logically), these guidelines offer a comprehensive framework to elevate the quality and effectiveness of public OSINT investigations. For more information, please visit https://obsint.eu/guidelines-for-public-interest-osint-investigations/.
In response to the rapidly evolving OSINT landscape and the need for common standards, a group of OSINT specialists from diverse organisations united in 2022 in the framework of the EFCSN to form obsint.eu. They released the first draft of the Guidelines for Public Interest OSINT Investigations in April 2023, providing organisations with a robust set of good practices to enhance their methodologies, tools, skills, documentation, and work environments.
Our distinguished presenters have been integral to the project since its inception. Throughout the presentation, they will employ interactive doodles, images, and videos to explore a wide array of topics, such as terrorism, organized crime, various types of selectors like email and photos, and innovative techniques. Furthermore, they will discuss the crucial stages of an OSINT investigation, encompassing planning, data collection, storage, analysis, and reporting.
By presenting real-life case studies, our aim is to showcase the value of the guidelines as a reliable framework for optimizing public OSINT investigations. We eagerly anticipate engaging with the audience and sharing our wealth of knowledge on this vital subject.
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