In order to evolve OSINT, the IC must work together with key partners to put into place the
governance, partnerships, tradecraft, training, tools, data sharing, and collection best practices
to achieve this strategy.
The IC OSINT Strategy 2024-2026, https://www.dni.gov/files/ODNI/documents/IC_OSINT_Strategy.pdf
There are many Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) frameworks, principles, and best practices, which are inextricably linked, though there are few standards. This reference aid provides a sampling of OSINT best practices (2000-2024) derived from various resources and use cases, e.g. compliance, cybersecurity, intelligence, investigations, law enforcement, national security, research, targeting, trust and safety, etc. It is one of many such attempts in the broader OSINT community to collaboratively develop standards to continually improve tradecraft.
OSINT Foundation, https://www.osintfoundation.com/osint/Standards.asp
A Guide to Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)
Grey Dynamics, May 2023
https://greydynamics.com/a-guide-to-open-source-intelligence-osint
Analysis of Competing Hypotheses: How to Find Plausible Answers
Kraven Security, Apr 2024
Analytic Standards
ODNI, Dec 2022
https://www.odni.gov/files/documents/ICD/ICD-203_TA_Analytic_Standards_21_Dec_2022.pdf
Applying Analytic Tradecraft to OSINT
Janes, Apr 2021
Basic OPSEC Tips & Tricks for OSINT Researchers
Nico Dekens, Sep 2023
https://www.dutchosintguy.com/post/basic-opsec-tips-tricks-for-osint-researchers
Best practices for OSINT investigations – Where to find them and how to apply them
DFRLab, Nov 2023
Cross-Domain Approaches to Intelligence Analysis
RIEAS, Dec 2017
http://rieas.gr/images/jmbi/ReuserArno.pdf
Everything You Need to Know to Become a More Valuable OSINT Investigator
Maltego, Mar 2024
Hidden Universes of Information on the Internet – Part 1 & 2
Russ Haynal, Aug 2021
https://navigators.com/HU_all_part1_2021_08.pdf (Part 1)
https://navigators.com/HU_all_part2_2021_08.pdf (Part 2)
How to conduct effective Open Source Investigations online
UNOCT/UNCCT, 2020
How to Get Started: Investigating Payment Gateways Online
Bellingcat, Mar 2024
How to Optimize Data Sources: Collection Management Framework
Kraven Security, Mar 2024
Hunting Cyber Criminals: A Hacker’s Guide to Online Intelligence Gathering Tools and Techniques
Google Books, V. Troia, 2020
https://www.google.com/books/edition/Hunting_Cyber_Criminals/vi3KDwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=0
Image-Based OSINT Investigations Tips & Techniques
Skopenow, Oct 2021
https://www.skopenow.com/resource-center/image-based-osint-investigations-tips-techniques
Intelligence Community Directive 203 – Analytic Standards
Office of the Director of National Intelligence, Dec 2022
https://www.dni.gov/files/documents/ICD/ICD-203_TA_Analytic_Standards_21_Dec_2022.pdf
LinkedIn OSINT Techniques: Part 1
Sinwindie, Mar 2020
https://www.secjuice.com/linkedin-osint-part-1
Mastering OSINT Techniques: Advanced Strategies for Information Gathering and Analysis
Medium, Feb 2024
Open Source Intelligence Techniques (OSINT) for Fraud Prevention
Seon, Jan 2024
https://seon.io/resources/guides/open-source-intelligence-techniques-osint-for-fraud-prevention
Open Source Intelligence: A Comprehensive Guide
OSINT Telegraph, Jul 2023
Open Source Intelligence: The Beginners’ Guide to OSINT
LifeRaft, Nov 2023
https://www.liferaftinc.com/blog/the-beginners-guide-to-osint
Open Source Investigation Best Practices in 2024
Blackdot Solutions, Jan 2024
https://blackdotsolutions.com/blog/open-source-investigation-best-practices
Open Source Investigation Best Practices in 2024
Blackdot Solutions, Jan 2024
Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)
Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Gathering
Authentic8, Jan 2024
https://www.authentic8.com/blog/osint-gathering-best-practices
Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT): A Complete Guide for Beginners
Cyber Hub Intelligence, Nov 2023
Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Gathering
Authentic8, Jan 2024
https://www.authentic8.com/blog/osint-gathering-best-practices
Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT): A Complete Guide for Beginners
Cyber Hub Intelligence, Nov 2023
OSINT Techniques: Resources for Uncovering Online Information – 10th Edition (2023)
IntelTechniques, M. Bazzell, 10th Edition, 2023
https://inteltechniques.com/book1.html
OSINT Tools and Techniques: A Comprehensive Guide on Open Source Intelligence Tools and Techniques
Neotas, Nov 2023
OSINT Tricks: Tracking Users Across Social Media
Usersearch, Apr 2022
https://usersearch.org/updates/2022/04/13/osint-tool-tracking-user-profiles
Penetration Testing with Open Source Intelligence (OSINT): Tips, Tools, and Techniques
Practical OSINT Tips for Better Planning and Tradecraft
Authentic8, Feb 2023
https://www.authentic8.com/blog/OSINT-tips-planning-tradecraft
SOWEL: SOCMINT Weaknesses Enumeration List
SOWEL
https://sowel.soxoj.com/about#SOWEL+SOcmint+Weaknesses+Enumeration+List
Practical OSINT Tips for Better Planning and Tradecraft
Authentic8, Feb 2023
https://www.authentic8.com/blog/OSINT-tips-planning-tradecraft
SOWEL: SOCMINT Weaknesses Enumeration List
SOWEL
https://sowel.soxoj.com/about#SOWEL+SOcmint+Weaknesses+Enumeration+List
The 6 Pillars of OSINT Documentation
OSINT Team, Feb 2023
https://osintteam.blog/the-six-pillars-of-osint-documentation-59883c8f5927
The Atypical OSINT Guide
OfficerCIA, Aug 2023
https://github.com/OffcierCia/non-typical-OSINT-guide?source=post_page—–ad1ce6bde895——————————–
The Beginner’s Guide to Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT): Techniques and Tools
TechMindXperts, Apr 2023
The Cyber Threat Intelligence Lifecycle: A Fundamental Model
Kraven Security, Jan 2024
The Definitive Guide Series
- AI and its Application in OSINT, Nov 2023
- Business Focused OSINT Investigations, Sep 2023
- Deriving Location Intelligence From OSINT Data, Sep 2023
- OPSEC Tradecraft for OSINT Investigations, Feb 2023
- OSINT Documentation, Nov 2023
- OSINT Investigations on Emerging Social Media Platforms, Mar 2023
- OSINT for Live Streaming Platforms, Feb 2024
- OSINT for Online Gaming and Gambling, Nov 2023
- OSINT Workflows for Event Security, Jan 2024
- OSINT Workflows for Executive Protection, Mar 2024
- OSINT Workflows for Retail Crime, Apr 2024
- Tracing Criminals Assets through OSINT, Sep 2023
- Vehicle-Based OSINT Investigations, Feb 2023
Skopenow, various dates
https://www.skopenow.com/guides-and-reports
The Not Yet Exploited Goldmine of OSINT: Opportunities, Open Challenges and Future Trends
IEEE Access, J. Pastor-Galindo et al., Jan 2020
Principal OSINT workflows and derived intelligence
The OSINT Handbook – How to Use Open Source Data to Transform Investigatory Best Practice
Blackdot Solutions, Nov 2023
https://blackdotsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/The-OSINT-Handbook_.pdf
The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to OSINT [2024]
OSINT Jobs, Apr 2024
https://www.osint-jobs.com/post/the-ultimate-beginners-guide-to-osint
The Ultimate OSINT Handbook on Personal Information
SOCRadar, Feb 2024
https://socradar.io/the-ultimate-osint-handbook-on-personal-information
Top 5 Challenges When Creating Intelligence Requirements
Kraven Security, Mar 2024
Top 5 Cyber Threat Intelligence Lifecycle Challenges
Kraven Security, Feb 2024
Tradecraft in Open Source Intelligence
Janes, May 2023
Unveiling the Digital Detective: Essential OSINT Tools and Techniques for Investigators
OSINT Team, Jul 2023
What Are Intelligence Requirements? A Comprehensive Guide
Kraven Security, Jan 2024
What is OSINT (Open Source Intelligence)?
SentinelOne, Mar 2024
https://www.sentinelone.com/cybersecurity-101/open-source-intelligence-osint
What is the Indicator Lifecycle? A Guide to Using Indicators
Kraven Security, Jan 2024
If you care to add to this community resource, comments are welcome. Thanks to all the authors of the above best practices.
