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Step into a world of trafficking training for law enforcement with Griffin Glynn, chief investigations officer of the .
Episode Highlights:
🔍 Unpack OSINT for child protection
🧠 The importance of mental health
🚨 What law enforcement needs to know about trafficking
Don't miss out on the insights that could change lives and make a difference! https://bit.ly/45BGSwY
It's time for another book club episode! Author and maritime expert Rae Baker joins the podcast to tell us all about her new reference book "Deep Dive."
To learn more about transportation analysis and OSINT training, check out the episode: https://bit.ly/43ABiL7
What if OSINT training was gamified? Rae Baker co-created Kase Scenarios to make OSINT training more immersive and fun. She joins NeedleStack tomorrow to discuss Kase, her new book "Deep Dive" and thinking of OSINT as a state of mind.
https://bit.ly/3lyREmY
While efficiency may be king in industry, JoseMonkey's geolocation content often takes creative turns to account for entertaining viewers.
Catch the full episode: https://bit.ly/43O4BJW
Can professional GEOINTers learn something from hobbyists? We chat with TikTok star Josemonkey about techniques, ethics and the idea that geolocation can be fun.
Tune in via the link in our bio.
Last week, the largest intelligence symposium kicked off in St. Louis. What did we learn from GEOINT 2023? And what should OSINTers be picking up from the other INTs? Listen now. https://bit.ly/43B0DEA
Our guest shares how during his time in the Dept. of Defense an incidental tweet by a local accidentally gave away information about the highly classified mission to find Osama bin Laden. Watch the full episode for more on our conversation about and : https://bit.ly/3BCKbHI
Join us as we dive into the good, the bad and the ugly of geotags with James A. Samuel, Jr., an entrepreneur in the space and inventor of ANJEL Tech. He uses his three decades of Department of Defense experience to develop apps that utilize location data for safety purposes.
https://bit.ly/3M8HHFW
This week, we're discussing all things with guest Mark Knapp. The co-founder and CEO of Terra Cover shares his insight into where geospatial intelligence is headed and how other industries can utilize one of the most fascinating -INTs.
https://bit.ly/3VLxweV
Tomorrow! On a brand new episode of NeedleStack, we talk to Mark Knapp from Terra Cover about the many applications of and where the intelligence discipline may be headed with new technologies.
Get alerts for new episodes here: https://bit.ly/3lyREmY
Deepfake technology is constantly advancing. OSINT analysts need to be diligent in order to keep up with verification. Here's what you need to know:
https://bit.ly/3otanBf
Abbi Dobbertin from Fivecast walks through all the ways the umbrella has grown in recent years.
Find the full episode: https://bit.ly/3mz2mtU
If you need a little inspiration for your research or just want to make sure you're up to date on the latest tools, these are eight must-follow accounts for anyone in the field: https://bit.ly/3GEOIwa
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What is your hot take? Tradecraft and training experts, Abbi Dobbertin of Fivecast and Adam Huenke, come together to express their opinions on some of OSINT's hottest topics.
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Looking for your next read? These books on OSINT can inform, entertain and maybe offer some tradecraft perspective.
Winter is a great time to curl up with a good book. Why not make your next read an asset to your research? These 5 books can entertain and inform you for open-source research.
What we're reading:
Should OSINT be separated from secret intelligence methods? A former CIA Clandestine Service member argues yes.
The explosive growth in publicly available information has led authoritative thinkers to say the time has come to establish a new agency...
How can be used for disaster recovery: https://bit.ly/3ZLkrCR
NeedleStack producers, Shannon Ragan and Aubrey Byron, give a rundown of the highlights, panel topics and advice from the 2023 Symposium on Open Source, Social Media and National Security.
https://bit.ly/3nBGcHG
While open-source research is naturally most associated with the intelligence community — many fields, from journalism to corporate security, rely on the same frameworks for collecting and verifying information.
Are you conducting OSINT without realizing it? Find out and tap into the resources that could help you find what you need more efficiently.
What's your one unpopular opinion on conducting that would have you like this?
We're back! This week, high school criminology teacher, Chris Kemp discusses how teaching OSINT skills to his students shows them the power, danger and vastness of open-source information.
A high school criminology teacher joins the podcast to discuss how teaching open-source research helped engage his students during distant learning.
Are you missing out on new episodes of NeedleStack? We're back tomorrow with a guest who is teaching OSINT to engage students in his high school classroom. Sign up to get new episodes in your inbox:
Don’t miss the podcast for professional online research. New NeedleStack episodes drop Tuesdays at 1 p.m. ET.
Micah Hoffman tells us about all the trainings available from him and fellow OSINT Curious members at My OSINT Training. Watch the full episode for more OSINT tips: https://bit.ly/3ZLIfqO
The different industries who conduct can sometimes feel siloed in their approach. What could you learn from how a former FBI investigator practices research? Our latest guest shares law enforcement tips for bettering your research:
Our guest is a former FBI investigator and current university professor who has tips for practitioners in every industry.
How can learning from fellow professionals help you up your game? We discuss it with president of OSMOSIS and host of OSINT Cocktail, Cynthia Navarro.
Silo for online investigations eliminates the cyber risks of engaging with websites, forums and marketplaces. And it empowers investigators to manage and protect their identity and intent, while providing them with purpose-built collection and analysis tools.
Is OSINT finally getting its due? On the podcast this week, we sit down to discuss how views on are changing in the federal government.
The times they are a’changing. Open-source intelligence was once the lesser celebrated branch and now makes up the bulk of analytical reporting. Our guest tells how the federal government is changing its views on OSINT.
Tomorrow, NeedleStack is back to discuss how is changing in the federal space. Here's a sneak preview.
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Our guest this week aims to better the relationship between academia and decision-makers through . Take a listen:
The director of the soon-to-open Open-Source Intelligence Laboratory of University of Albany joins the podcast to discuss the definition of OSINT and how his students will research its effect on society.
What we're reading today:
"A few years ago, Alex Younger (a former Chief of the Britain’s Secret Intelligence Service, known by the codename “C”), made the point that it is really hard to be a spy now. Gone are the days when an agent could just grab a fake New Zealand passport from the cupboard, shove it in her backpack and head off to the airport. Now, biometric identification, social media and smartphones make it far more difficult to adopt a realistic alter ego and slip unnoticed into the crowd. Establishing a fake identity is the easy bit. The problem comes because a fake identity needs a real reputation."
More from Forbes:
The James Bond era is over. It's no fun being a spy these days, what with social media, biometrics and open-source intelligence. But it does give me a business idea...
Check out this library of tools by Flashpoint Intel:
A constantly updated list of OSINT tools and techniques from across the open-source intelligence community, curated by Flashpoint
Next week, NeedleStack returns with a second season! We can't wait to show you what we've been working on, but we also want to hear from you. What do you want to learn about in the world of professional online research? What questions do you have for our experts?
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Happy New Year!
During the break, check out one of our top episodes of the year, featuring Jack Rhysider from Darknet Diaries.
Catch the full episode here: https://bit.ly/391zQKU
Investigative journalist and OSINT researcher, Brecht Castel, shares how to find sources for conducting research on Ukraine.
We hope all our employees and customers have a great holiday season! ❄️
It's cozy season, so here are the books you can read to be entertained AND give an edge to your research.
Winter is a great time to curl up with a good book. Why not make your next read an asset to your research? These 5 books can entertain and inform you for open-source research.
How has the worldwide view of OSINT changed since the invasion of Ukraine? Once the undervalued stepchild of the intelligence world, now open-source intelligence plays a major role in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict.
What are the components of a good security program? Our host breaks it down.
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Misinformation continues to be an issue in many global conflicts and events. 👀🌐 Let's jump back to last year's episode on "How to perform a fact-check: from start to finish" with @reuters fact-checker Nick Hardinges as he highlights what to look for. Check out the full episode with the link in our bio!
What if OSINT training was gamified? Rae Baker co-created Kase Scenarios to make OSINT training more immersive and fun. She joins NeedleStack tomorrow to discuss Kase, her new book "Deep Dive" and thinking of OSINT as a state of mind. https://bit.ly/3lyREmY
While efficiency may be king in industry, JoseMonkey's geolocation content often takes creative turns to account for entertaining viewers. Catch the full episode: https://bit.ly/43O4BJW
Our guest sheds light on the incredible capabilities of imaging systems, going beyond what our naked eyes can perceive. 🔍 📡 Check out the full episode: https://bit.ly/3VLxweV #GEOINT #RemoteSensing #SAR
What's the world's fastest -INT? Any guesses? Watch the clip to find out! Watch the full episode: bit.ly/3M8HHFW
Our guest shares how during his time in the Dept. of Defense an incidental tweet by a local accidentally gave away information about the highly classified mission to find Osama bin Laden. Watch the full episode for more on our conversation about #OSINT and #geolocation: https://bit.ly/3BCKbHI
What is #GEOINT? Mark Knapp, CEO and co-founder of Terra Cover walks us through what is considered geospatial intelligence. Watch the full episode: https://bit.ly/3VLxweV #OSINT #geospatial #intelligence
This week, we're discussing all things #GEOINT with guest Mark Knapp. The co-founder and CEO of Terra Cover shares his insight into where geospatial intelligence is headed and how other industries can utilize one of the most fascinating -INTs. https://bit.ly/3VLxweV #geospatial #OSINT #intelligence
Tomorrow! On a brand new episode of NeedleStack, we talk to Mark Knapp from Terra Cover about the many applications of #GEOINT and where the intelligence discipline may be headed with new technologies. Get alerts for new episodes here: https://bit.ly/3lyREmY
Working remotely? We discuss how you can manage your digital fingerprint to stay safe when working from home. https://bit.ly/3V3A2gg
High school criminology teacher, Chris Kemp recalls a moment when he was astonished by one of his students after they geolocated the house where a famous rapper was killed. https://bit.ly/41LONq4
Abbi Dobbertin from Fivecast walks through all the ways the #OSINT umbrella has grown in recent years. Find the full episode: https://bit.ly/3mz2mtU
Social media platforms constantly remove and ban content to protect their users, but at what cost? NeedleStack guest Abbi Dobbertin gives a #SOCMINT and #OSINT perspective on social media content moderation. Watch the full episode: https://bit.ly/3mz2mtU
How #OSINT can be used for disaster recovery: https://bit.ly/3ZLkrCR
As deep fakes increase in popularity and appear more realistic, distinguishing between the real and the fake will become much more difficult and complex. Watch the full episode: https://bit.ly/3nBGcHG
While open-source research is naturally most associated with the intelligence community — many fields, from journalism to corporate security, rely on the same frameworks for collecting and verifying information. Are you conducting OSINT without realizing it? Find out and tap into the resources that could help you find what you need more efficiently.
NeedleStack is back with a new episode next Tuesday, 3/28! Before we jump back in, let's look back at a clip with Cynthia Navarro, President of @osmosiscon, when she discussed something you may not know about maintaining anonymity with search engines. Subscribe to get the latest: https://bit.ly/3lyREmY
Tomorrow, NeedleStack is back to discuss how #OSINT is changing in the federal space. Here's a sneak preview. Get alerts for new episodes by signing up here: https://bit.ly/3e91s2G
What are some common misconceptions about the dark web? Jack Rhysider shares why he hates the commonly used "iceberg" image of the deep and dark web.
During the break, check out one of our top episodes of the year, featuring Jack Rhysider from Darknet Diaries. Catch the full episode here: https://bit.ly/391zQKU
Investigative journalist and OSINT researcher, Brecht Castel, shares how to find sources for conducting research on Ukraine.
How has the worldwide view of OSINT changed since the invasion of Ukraine? Once the undervalued stepchild of the intelligence world, now open-source intelligence plays a major role in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict.
What are the components of a good security program? Our host breaks it down.
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