The Osint Field Handbook: 25 practical chapters for cyber, investigative & intelligence professional (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798267239318)

This handbook is a practical, end-to-end guide to Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) for field analysts, investigators, and cyber-threat professionals. Spanning 25 chapters, it bridges strategy and execution: each chapter opens with core concepts and real-world context, then dives into actionable techniques and tool walkthroughs. Common pitfalls, tradecraft tips, and legal-ethical safeguards are woven throughout to keep operations both effective and compliant. Every chapter closes with two or more hands-on lab exercises that include sample queries, scripts, or step-by-step workflows, enabling readers to apply skills immediately to live investigations. Case studies range from conflict mapping and ransomware tracing to deepfake discovery and disinformation takedowns, ensuring relevance across domains. Written in clear, this handbook equips professionals with both the "why" and the "how" of OSINT-turning open data into actionable intelligence, responsibly and efficiently.

Author: Silvere Megelas
ISBN-13: 9798267239318
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 09/26/2025
Pages: 218
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.97lbs
Size: 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.46d