OSINT

OSINT Year in Review

OSINT Year in Review: How Open-Source Intelligence Became Core to Enterprise Risk in 2025

By Nico Dekens - aka "Dutch Osint Guy" / December 23, 2025

Open-source intelligence (OSINT) hit a tipping point in 2025. From a support function that was once the domain of a few specialists, it is now at the center of risk […]

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Professional OSINT Is Not About Data. It’s About Decisions.

By Nico Dekens - aka "Dutch Osint Guy" / December 15, 2025

There is a moment in many investigations that feels uncomfortably familiar. The analyst has done the work. The sources have been checked. Profiles, domains, usernames, and connections are documented. There […]

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How OSINT Is Transforming Stadium Security: Real-Time Insight for Game Day Threats

By Nico Dekens - aka "Dutch Osint Guy" / November 7, 2025

Major sporting events are high-profile, high-stakes operations. Thousands of fans, live broadcast coverage, and an open digital ecosystem make stadiums an attractive target for disruption. Traditional physical security is no […]

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OSINT Without Barriers: Spend Time on the Case, Not the Bureaucracy (with OSINT Tools)

By Nico Dekens - aka "Dutch Osint Guy" / October 8, 2025

Data grows by the second, more than 5 billion social data points are created a day. Yet too many investigations stall in the same places — getting access, crawling sources, […]

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21 Best Threat Intelligence Platforms (2025 Guide)

By Nico Dekens - aka "Dutch Osint Guy" / September 5, 2025

Threat intelligence has become a critical function for security operations. With the rapid shift in attack tactics and a proliferation of threat signals on the surface, deep, and dark web, […]

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What is Identity Intelligence? Techniques, Benefits, and Real-World Applications

By Nico Dekens - aka "Dutch Osint Guy" / August 28, 2025

Understanding who’s behind digital activity can shift the direction of an investigation. That’s the essence of identity intelligence: the process of collecting, enriching, and analyzing identifiers such as usernames, email […]

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8 Best Social Media Monitoring Tools for Law Enforcement (2025)

By Nico Dekens - aka "Dutch Osint Guy" / June 18, 2025

Law enforcement agencies depend on sophisticated tools for detecting threats and tracking suspects, and social media monitoring has become an indispensable source of intelligence. Social media can support investigators’ efforts […]

Social media monitoring for government

Social Media Monitoring for Government: Expert Guide

By Nico Dekens - aka "Dutch Osint Guy" / June 13, 2025

In the current threat environment, ignoring social media is a liability governments can’t afford. Social platforms function as more than communication tools, serving as digital battlegrounds where narratives form, movements […]

OSINT checklist and advanced tasks for cybersecurity pros

OSINT Checklist: Advanced Task List for Cybersecurity Pros

By Nico Dekens - aka "Dutch Osint Guy" / May 28, 2025

Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) extends beyond passive data collection, following a structured approach to uncover hidden connections and expose vulnerabilities. Cybersecurity experts can utilize OSINT techniques to gain crucial information […]

OSINT Exercises: Ultimate Guide to Enhancing Your Investigative Skills

OSINT Exercises: Ultimate Guide to Enhancing Your Investigative Skills

By Nico Dekens - aka "Dutch Osint Guy" / May 28, 2025

Open-source intelligence (OSINT) isn’t just about knowing where to look but also about knowing how to think critically. The internet holds a staggering volume of information, and much of it […]

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What is the OSINT Framework?

By Nico Dekens - aka "Dutch Osint Guy" / April 25, 2025

In an increasingly data-rich world, open-source intelligence (OSINT) has become a crucial part of investigative work for investigators, analysts, cybersecurity professionals, journalists, law enforcement, and researchers. Whether you’re tracking down […]

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OSINT Techniques: Complete List of Expert Tactics for Investigators

By Nico Dekens - aka "Dutch Osint Guy" / April 10, 2025

Today, vast amounts of publicly accessible information—which is used to produce open-source intelligence (OSINT)—can be leveraged to uncover truths, verify identities, track events, and assess threats. But tapping into this […]

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