The Open Source Analyst

By Allain VerdugoThe Professional's Playbook for Digital Investigation

Science and Nature

Education and Learning

Length2h 26m

About this book

Summary

Your most critical investigations demand more than just a simple search. They demand a professional process. Welcome to the definitive playbook for the modern intelligence professional. The Open Source Analyst by Allain Verdugo is a comprehensive, structured guide to the world of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT), designed for practitioners who require a rigorous, ethical, and repeatable methodology for their digital investigations. This is not a collection of parlor tricks; it is a complete operational system. Whether your field is threat intelligence, corporate due diligence, law enforcement, or investigative journalism, this playbook moves beyond the basics to deliver a masterclass in the tradecraft required for high-stakes intelligence work. It provides the advanced framework needed to turn the chaotic noise of public data into clear, verifiable, and actionable intelligence. This playbook will equip you with: The Intelligence Cycle for OSINT: Master the formal, five-step process that provides structure and discipline to every investigation, from planning to dissemination. Advanced Database Interrogation: Learn the art of "database judo"—using information from one source to unlock another across corporate, legal, and financial records. Data Mining & Analysis: Discover techniques like clustering, stylometry, and Benford's Law to find the patterns and anomalies that others miss in large datasets. Hardened Operational Security (OPSEC): Implement the "OPSEC Trinity"—Anonymity, Compartmentalization, and Counter-Surveillance—to protect yourself and your mission. A Robust Ethical Framework: Go beyond simple legal compliance with a decision-making model for navigating the complex moral gray zones of data collection and reporting. Stop reacting to information. Start driving investigations with a proven methodology. Become the analyst that others rely on. Scroll up and click "Buy Now" to add this essential playbook to your professional library!