A Practical Approach to Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) - Volume 1

This book delves into the fascinating world of Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT), empowering you to leverage the vast ocean of publicly available information to gain valuable insights and intelligence. The reader can explore the fundamentals of OSINT, including its history, ethical considerations, and key principles. They can learn how to protect your online privacy and enhance your web browsing security. They can master essential OSINT skills, such as navigating the underground internet, employing advanced search engine techniques, and extracting intelligence from various sources like email addresses and social media. This book helps the reader discover the power of Imagery Intelligence and learn how to analyze photographs and videos to uncover hidden details. It also shows how to track satellites and aircraft, and provides insights into global trade and security by investigating marine vessel, road, and railway movements. This book provides hands-on exercises, real-world examples, and practical guidance to help you uncover hidden truths, gain a competitive edge, and enhance your security. Whether you’re a student, researcher, journalist, or simply curious about the power of information, this book will equip you with the knowledge and skills to harness the potential of OSINT and navigate the digital landscape with confidence.

Akashdeep Bhardwaj is a Professor at UPES, Dehradun, India. An eminent IT industry expert in Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, and IT Operations areas, Dr. Akashdeep mentors graduate, master’s, and doctoral students and leads several industry projects as the Head of Cybersecurity (Center of Excellence). Dr. Akashdeep is a Post-Doctoral candidate from Majmaah University, Saudi Arabia, and holds a PhD (doctoral) in Computer Science. Dr. Akashdeep has over 150 international publications (including SCI, Scopus, WoS papers, Copyrights, and Patents) and authored several books and chapters. He is certified in multiple technologies including Compliance Audits and Cybersecurity, and has industry certifications in Microsoft, Cisco, and VMware technologies.