AN INSIGHTFUL, EXPERT GUIDE ON USING OPEN-SOURCE INTELLIGENCE

In Deep Dive: Exploring the Real-world Value of Open Source Intelligence, world-class maritime intelligence analyst Rae Baker delivers an in-depth discussion of the tradecraft used by open-source intelligence gathering specialists. In the book, you'll learn to gather publicly available data, understand the intelligence lifecycle, and translate data into actionable intelligence for individuals, entities, and national security teams. The real-life cases included within will help you understand the data collection and analysis process, as well as the strategies you should implement when hunting for open-source information.

The author offers detailed explorations of traditional methods of open source analysis, practical options for improving collection techniques, and a unique look at how to apply nontraditional tradecraft such as transportation analysis. You'll solidify your understanding of operational security and increase your individual and team awareness of how adversaries use publicly available data for illicit purposes.

A can't-miss resource for social engineers, ethical hackers, and pentesters, Deep Dive: Exploring the Real-world Value of Open Source Intelligence will also prove indispensable to information security professionals and executives seeking to clarify their understanding of the possibilities and threats posed by publicly available data.

Readers will also find:

• Insights into the importance of securing your supply chains
• Strategies for using IoT devices to gather intelligence
• Ways to gather data using publicly available transportation information
• Techniques for improving operational security
• Methods for understanding how adversaries use publicly accessible data
• Strategies to deepen your security team's understanding of intelligence gathering