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The OSINT Handbook. A practical guide to gathering and analyzing online information

The OSINT Handbook. A practical guide to gathering and analyzing online information

Dale Meredith, Greg Shields

Ebook
The OSINT Handbook offers practical guidance and insights to enhance your OSINT capabilities and counter the surge in online threats that this powerful toolset was built to tackle.
Starting with an introduction to the concept of OSINT, this book will take you through all the applications, as well as the legal and ethical considerations associated with OSINT research. You'll conquer essential techniques for gathering and analyzing information using search engines, social media platforms, and other web-based resources. As you advance, you’ll get to grips with anonymity and techniques for secure browsing, managing digital footprints, and creating online personas. You'll also gain hands-on experience with popular OSINT tools such as Recon-ng, Maltego, Shodan, and Aircrack-ng, and leverage OSINT to mitigate cyber risks with expert strategies that enhance threat intelligence efforts. Real-world case studies will illustrate the role of OSINT in anticipating, preventing, and responding to cyber threats.
By the end of this book, you'll be equipped with both the knowledge and tools to confidently navigate the digital landscape and unlock the power of information using OSINT.
  • 1. The Secrets Hiding in Plain Sight – Unveiling the Power of OSINT
  • 2. Invisible and Untouchable – The Importance of Anonymity in OSINT Analysis
  • 3. The OSINT Toolbox – Methods and Techniques for Gathering and Analyzing Information
  • 4. Exploring the Unknown – How Discovery Tools Reveal Hidden Information
  • 5. From Recon-ng to Trace Labs – A Tour of the Best Open Source Intelligence Tools
  • 6. The Eyes and Ears of Threat Intelligence – How OSINT Helps Mitigate Cyber Risks
  • 7. Protecting Your Identity and Organization from Cyber Threats
  • Title: The OSINT Handbook. A practical guide to gathering and analyzing online information
  • Author: Dale Meredith, Greg Shields
  • Original title: The OSINT Handbook. A practical guide to gathering and analyzing online information
  • ISBN: 9781837635283, 9781837635283
  • Date of issue: 2024-03-29
  • Format: Ebook
  • Item ID: e_3uj4
  • Publisher: Packt Publishing