The Briefing Room

📝 Note: This blog post blends fiction with real OSINT tradecraft. “Phantom Signal” is a fictional character created to reflect the very real challenges analysts face when digital evidence disappears. The tactics are real — the villain is just more stylish. We were five hours into the case when he showed up.

This week we’re talking about something that I believe isn’t discussed nearly enough in the OSINT world--ethics. When most people hear OSINT (Open-Source Intelligence), they picture tools, search queries, and digital tricks. But before any of that, there’s a question you should be asking yourself. Should I be doing this?

We briefly touched on skills in Where in the OSINT World Do You Belong?. I consider this another vital part of the journey. Why? There are several things I believe are not talked about enough. Early in my journey, I focused mainly on the Collection phase and finding every bit

After discussing Getting Started in OSINT last week, I figured we could move on to the second most popular question I get. “What type of jobs can I get in OSINT?” Good question! I promise there is no trick behind this question, it’s rather simple really. I remember when I

In my previous post, “So You Want to Get into OSINT,” I shared an overview of what OSINT is, some beginner tools, and the glam vs. the grind. But many of you reached out asking, “Okay, but where exactly do I start? What should I focus on first?” Quick disclaimer:

This blog isn’t intended to be a comprehensive guide to Google Dorking. Instead, think of it as a fun introduction designed to spark your curiosity and encourage you to dive deeper on your own. Two weeks ago, we covered some important basics: *What is OSINT? *Glamour vs. Reality *How to

So, you want to get into OSINT? I’m excited for you! But before you imagine yourself as a cyber detective in a movie montage (which, I totally did), let’s have an honest chat about what diving into this field is really like. OSINT (Open-Source Intelligence) is an incredible