Geolocating Contraband Cell Phones in Prison
It is a federal crime for inmates to possess a cell phone in prison. The reasons are self-evident, but here’s a good example of why: in 2015, 9 inmates were […]
Navigating the Gray Zone: The Role of Open-Source Intelligence in Modern Conflict
This blog was adopted from a speech given by David Cook at the second annual Library of Congress OSINT Panel Discussion We are living in a dangerous world, one more […]
The Rising Specter of Terrorism
The specter of terrorism looms large over the upcoming Paris Olympics. A string of arrests and charges surrounding the international event signify the hopeful grand target of would-be terrorists. Against […]
The G7, More Russian Sanctions, and a Warning
Nations met in Italy at a tense G7 Summit while the US Treasury levied more sanctions against Russia and Russian entities. The private sector must be vigilant to secondary sanctions […]
OSINT Due Diligence: Enhancing Business Resilience in a Geopolitical Landscape
The need for deeper insights through due diligence is a must as modern businesses evolve with the changing landscape of compliance needs. Invisible lines are being drawn through sovereign borders […]
Words Matter: Open-Source Intelligence for the Private Sector
The military and intelligence community are run by strict sets of doctrine, authorities, regulations, instructions, directives… the list goes on – this is not the same for the private sector. […]
Bear Hunting: Mitigating Russian Sanctions Risk with OSINT
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the multilateral Russian Elites, Proxies, and Oligarchs (REPO) Task Force has immobilized approximately $300 billion worth of Central Bank assets. Russia will […]