👣 Introduction to OSINT Investigations¶
Basic concepts and methodology of conducting OSINT investigations.
What is an OSINT Investigation?¶
An OSINT investigation is a systematic process of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting publicly available information to answer specific questions or solve problems.
Investigation Stages¶
- Planning — defining goals and objectives
- Collection — gathering information from open sources
- Analysis — processing and interpreting collected data
- Reporting — presenting results
Basic Principles¶
- Legality — work only with publicly available information
- Ethics — respect privacy and legal boundaries
- Verification — always verify information from multiple sources
- Documentation — keep detailed records of your investigation process
Tools and Techniques¶
- Search engines and advanced search operators
- Social media analysis
- Geolocation techniques
- Metadata analysis
- Archive services
Further Learning¶
- Join OSINT mindset community
- Practice on Investigation Forum
- Watch our videos
Detailed version of this guide is available in Russian.