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Open Source Intelligence, or OSINT in short, has grown hugely in popularity. And so it's no surprise that it's being used across many industries. On this show, we sit down with successful practitioners to discuss open source intelligence careers, jobs and skills to get a deeper insight into the world of OSINT. Our mission at OSINT-Jobs.com is to help the open source intelligence community grow their skills and advance their careers. We envision that by empowering OSINT practitioners worldwide, we can push the boundaries in this multi-facetted profession.
Nico Dekens — better known online as the Dutch OSINT Guy — has spent decades at the cutting edge of open-source intelligence.
With a background in Dutch law enforcement and roles at Bellingcat, the SANS Institute, and ShadowDragon, Nico brings a rare mix of operational expertise, tool development, and community leadership.
In this episode, we talk about why good digital hygiene is essential, how staying curious (and a little nerdy) can supercharge your investigations, and how he uses OSINT to fuel his retro sneaker addiction.
Sylvain Hajri has worn many hats in the world of open-source intelligence — from OSINT community builder to reality TV consultant tracking celebrities on the run. As the founder of search engine Epieos and French community OSINT FR, Sylvain has built tools and networks that empower analysts across the globe.
In this episode, we dive into his earliest memories of OSINT, the ethics of building intelligence tools, and the hunter mindset that separates good investigators from great ones.
Brian Fuller brings a rare perspective to open-source intelligence—one that bridges military, academic, and professional worlds. A former intelligence analyst with the U.S. Army, he now oversees Mercyhurst University’s Intelligence Studies program, helping shape the next generation of analysts.
In this episode, we talk about how OSINT became a recognized discipline in the military and what students (and mid-career analysts) need to know to build successful careers
A former OSINT analyst with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Ritu Gill has been at the forefront of the field since the early 2000s.
You probably recognize her name from LinkedIn, where she blasts out challenges, tips and tricks to her thousands of followers. Or maybe you’re a loyal user of her Chrome extension, Forensic OSINT, used for forensic-grade screen captures.
In this episode, we talk about the philosophy behind "OSINT for good," how Ritu got her start in open-source investigations, and the absolute best resources out there for beginners.
Constantly demystifying the high seas, Rae Baker has become a trusted expert in uncovering hidden activity on the water.
She’s also the author of Deep Dive, the best book you can buy to kickstart your OSINT journey. It covers everything from the fundamentals of open-source intelligence and operational security to advanced topics like cryptocurrency tracking and critical infrastructure analysis. Here’s the full table of contents.
Today, Rae joins us to discuss her investigative process, her career in OSINT, and what it takes to track global maritime activity.
From pinpointing where Israeli airstrikes have landed in Gaza and Beirut to analyzing Russian troop positions— our next guest has helped New York Times readers see through the fog of modern warfare with precision and clarity.
Most famously, our guest discovered the identity of the Air National Guard member who was leaking national secrets, the biggest such leak since Edward Snowden. You can catch up on that 2023 story here.
Today, we’re joined by Aric Toler of the New York Times Visual Investigations team. Spend some time poring through his long list of bylines and investigations, or follow along to hear Aric discuss them himself.
For the first episode of our brand new season, we have the one and only Jordan Wildon. If you’ve seen Telegram in the news recently, or read the excellent OSINT-aided New York Times investigation, How Telegram Became a Playground for Criminals, Extremists, and Terrorists, you’ll understand why Jordan is the perfect guest to kick things off.
Episode 5: Tech-enabled OSINT: what it's like to work with AI and big data analytics
In this episode, we are talking to Anne-Lynn Dudenhoefer who works as an OSINT and IMINT Analyst at Hensoldt Analytics. Today's topic, working in the field of AI. We'll hear more from Lynn's career story, and also dive deeper into some of the points she mentioned in a previous interview, which you can find on our site.
SHOW NOTES:
Connect with Lynn on Social Media:
1. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-lynn-d-838b99144/
2. Twitter: https://twitter.com/dude_lynn
Read Lynn's career interview on our blog:
https://www.osint-jobs.com/post/career-interview-with-anne-lynn-dudenhoefer
Learn more about Hensoldt Analytics: https://www.hensoldt-analytics.com/
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Episode 4: What it's like to work in Corporate Security
In this episode, we are talking to Gareth Westwood who works as a senior manager in the global security intelligence team at a major pharmaceutical company. Today's topic is corporate security. We'll dive deeper into what this industry is all about, what skills you would need to be successful. And of course, we'll follow up on Gareth's interview that was published on our blog.
SHOW NOTES:
Connect with Gareth on Social Media:
Read Gareth's career interview on our blog:
https://www.osint-jobs.com/post/career-interview-with-gareth-westwood
Recently, Gareth has also started collaborating with OSINT Jobs by sourcing OSINT jobs for our job board.
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Episode 2: The Importance of Language Skills in Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)
In our second episode, we are talking to Skip Schiphorst, who works as an OSINT language instructor at i-intelligence. Skip discusses the importance of language skills in open source intelligence and we'll also also dive deeper into Skip's career, which he already shared in a blog post interview that you can find on our website osint-jobs.com.
Show notes
Check out Skip's courses at i-intelligence:
2. Searching the Chinese Internet (in person)
3. Searching the Chinese Internet (virtual course)
4. Searching the Russian Web (coming soon)
10% Discount Code for ALL i-intelligence training courses: SSCN1005 (valid until the End of May 2022)
Connect with Skip on Social Media:
1. Twitter
2. LinkedIn
Skip's Career Interview on our OSINT Jobs blog
https://www.osint-jobs.com/post/career-interview-with-skip-schiphorst
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Amanda is a wife. A mother. A blogger. A Christian.
A charming, beautiful, bubbly, young woman who lives life to the fullest.
But Amanda is dying, with a secret she doesn’t want anyone to know.
She starts a blog detailing her cancer journey, and becomes an inspiration, touching and
captivating her local community as well as followers all over the world.
Until one day investigative producer Nancy gets an anonymous tip telling her to look at Amanda’s
blog, setting Nancy on an unimaginable road to uncover Amanda’s secret.
Award winning journalist Charlie Webster explores this unbelievable and bizarre, but
all-too-real tale, of a woman from San Jose, California whose secret ripped a family apart and
left a community in shock.
Scamanda is the true story of a woman whose own words held the key to her secret.
New episodes every Monday.
Follow Scamanda on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.
Amanda’s blog posts are read by actor Kendall Horn.
