UK OSINT Community

🚀 We just wrapped up our first seminar, with over 400 attendees registered! A huge thank you to all attendees and our incredible speakers: 🔹 Eliot Higgins (Bellingcat) - Founder & Director of Bellingcat, who shared insights on how misinformation spreads. 🔹 Dr. Manisha Ganguly (The Guardian) - Investigations correspondent & OSI lead at The Guardian, discussed the ethics of OSINT amid rapid commercialisation and its impact on newsrooms. 👏 Hosted by Richard Danbury, investigative journalism lecturer at City, University of London. Don't miss out—join the UK OSINT Community for free on our website! Gain exclusive access to our events, webinars, and invaluable content. Connect, learn, and stay ahead in the world of OSINT—membership is just a click away!

🚀 Our First Seminar Was a Hit! We brought together 300+ attendees from law enforcement, media, and industry for a thought-provoking discussion on OSINT and journalism. With insights from Eliot Higgins (Bellingcat), Dr. Manisha Ganguly (The Guardian), and Richard Danbury, the event explored ethics, misinformation, and the evolving role of OSINT in investigations. Want the key takeaways? 💡 Check out our blog: https://lnkd.in/eKAS_UHF From tech distractions to malinformation, we've summarised the biggest insights shaping OSINT today. 👉 Don't miss future events—join the UK OSINT Community for free: osint.uk/join

📢 The webinar Wellness in OSINT: Strategies for Managing Exposure to Graphic Content is now available to watch. Peter Tyson, a recognised expert in New Zealand’s OSINT community with nearly two decades of experience, shares invaluable insights on: Mitigating the psychological impact of exposure to graphic content. Building resilience for individuals and teams. Practical strategies for integrating wellness into professional practices. Hosted by Aaron Roberts, CEO of Perspective Intelligence. This topic is vital for those working in OSINT and intelligence. Please share with your network to raise awareness and help others access these important strategies. 📺 Watch now or rewatch later...

Wellness In OSINT: Strategies For Managing Exposure To Graphic Content Peter Tyson, a leader in New Zealand’s OSINT field, has nearly 20 years of intelligence experience and has significantly advanced the New Zealand Police’s OSINT capabilities since 2019. His contributions have earned him national recognition, including a 2020 Practitioner Achievement Award and a 2023 Police Commissioner Commendation. Peter has trained over 400 staff and shared insights at major OSINT conferences, supporting public sector growth in data-driven intelligence. In this webinar, Peter will cover: - Managing the psychological impact of exposure to graphic content. - Effective strategies for individual and team resilience. - Integrating wellness into OSINT practices. Hosted by Aaron Roberts, CEO of Perspective Intelligence and UK OSINT Community executive.

How OSINT Tracks Missing People Through Wi-Fi Clues | Neil Smith of Locate International Neil Smith, Founder of the UK-based missing persons charity Locate International, shares a powerful example of using OSINT (open-source intelligence) to locate a homeless individual. From analysing free Wi-Fi usage at McDonald's to geolocating a tent from social media posts, this story highlights the critical role of OSINT in missing people investigations. This clip is from the UK OSINT Community webinar on using OSINT to solve missing persons cases, hosted by Aaron Roberts. The webinar brings together key figures in the field to discuss cutting-edge investigative techniques. Watch more insights from Neil Smith and other leading experts at the UK OSINT Community: osint.uk/join. #OSINT #MissingPersons #FreeWiFi #HomelessnessAwareness #DigitalInclusion #CommunitySupport #TechForGood #SocialIssues #WiFiImpact #UrbanLiving #ConnectingPeople #Empowerment

🎥 Wellness in OSINT: Managing Exposure to Graphic Content 🎥 "If you're having these conversations as an organisation, get senior managers involved. Everyone has a story to tell." Join us for an impactful webinar with Peter Tyson, a leader in New Zealand’s OSINT field, as he shares essential strategies for managing exposure to traumatic material in OSINT investigations. With nearly 20 years of intelligence experience, Peter’s insights into resilience and wellness are invaluable for anyone working in high-stakes environments. 🗓️ When: Friday, Nov 22, 2024, at 3:00 PM 📍 Where: UK OSINT Community Webinar Learn: 🔹 How to manage the psychological impact of graphic content 🔹 Strategies to build resilience for individuals and teams 🔹 Ways to embed wellness practices in OSINT Don't miss this critical conversation hosted by Aaron Roberts, CEO of Perspective Intelligence. 📢 Watch the teaser and register now to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/e3axSdDd #OSINT #WellnessInOSINT

🔍 The Impact of OSINT in Whistleblowing Balancing transparency, confidentiality, and ethics is critical in whistleblowing investigations. This insightful article by Paul Wright and Neal Ysart from The Coalition of Cyber Investigators delves into how OSINT can support whistleblowers while addressing the challenges of safeguarding their anonymity. From professional retaliation to psychological stress, whistleblowers face significant risks when their identities are exposed. This article highlights practical measures for OSINT practitioners and whistleblowing system managers, including: 📜 Ethical frameworks for handling sensitive information. 🔒 Technical measures to protect identities, such as metadata removal and secure platforms. 🏢 Organisational practices to mitigate risks of retaliation and promote trust in whistleblowing systems. By integrating robust protections and ethical practices, we can create safer systems for whistleblowers and reinforce transparency in institutions. 📖 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/evX_qrTa Together, let’s promote responsible OSINT practices that protect whistleblowers and uphold accountability. #OSINT #EthicalOSINT #Whistleblowing #UKOSINTCommunity #DigitalEthics #Transparency #Governance

🌍 Beginner’s Guide to OSINT Tools for Air, Sea, & Space Tracking Want to get started with OSINT tracking for air, sea, and space? Wilbert G’s latest guide for beginners introduces essential tools to enhance your situational awareness. Learn to use platforms like Flightradar24 for aircraft monitoring, MarineTraffic for ship tracking, OpenRailwayMap for rail movements, and N2YO for satellite observation. Understand how these tools fit into the OSINT Cycle to gather and analyse data effectively. Discover how to build your foundational skills and improve your tracking capabilities with these practical tools and techniques. 📖 Read the full guide here: https://lnkd.in/ezbY2GJF #OSINT #TrackingTools 

💭 Struggling to manage large volumes of #OSINT in economic investigations? Paul Wright and Neal Ysart from The Coalition of Cyber Investigators present essential strategies in their latest article, "Handling Large Volumes of OSINT in Economic Investigations." This guide explores methods to effectively handle data overload, implement intelligent automation, and maintain the accuracy needed for successful outcomes. If you're navigating complex economic investigations, this article will help you transform substantial OSINT data into actionable intelligence. 📖 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ejU4buC4 Elevate your OSINT capabilities and enhance investigative efficiency.

🕵️ Inspiring the Next Generation of Intelligence Professionals! It was a privilege for the UK OSINT Community to collaborate with Lynn D. from OSINT Jobs in presenting to the students at King's College London on career pathways in open-source intelligence (OSINT). Our sincere thanks go to Ross Peel from KCL for facilitating this event, and to Lynn for delivering an outstanding presentation that provided actionable insights and inspired future intelligence professionals. Special recognition also goes to Sarah C., executive at the UK OSINT Community, for her commitment and support. Equipping the next generation of intelligence experts remains a key priority, and we are proud to contribute to their professional growth and community engagement.