Open Source Intelligence Investigation : From Strategy to Implementation / edited by Babak Akhgar, P. Saskia Bayerl, Fraser Sampson.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Akhgar, Babak, editor.

Bayerl, P. Saskia, editor.

Sampson, Fraser, editor.

SpringerLink (Online service)

Series:

Computer Science (Springer-11645)

Advanced sciences and technologies for security applications 1613-5113

Advanced Sciences and Technologies for Security Applications, 1613-5113

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Computer security.

Data mining.

Computer crimes.

Application software.

International criminal law.

System safety.

Systems and Data Security.

Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery.

Cybercrime.

Computer Appl. in Social and Behavioral Sciences.

International Criminal Law .

Security Science and Technology.

Local Subjects:

Systems and Data Security.

Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery.

Cybercrime.

Computer Appl. in Social and Behavioral Sciences.

International Criminal Law .

Security Science and Technology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (XIV, 304 pages) : 40 illustrations, 35 illustrations in color.

Edition:

First edition 2016.

Contained In:

Springer eBooks

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2016.

System Details:

text file PDF

Summary:

One of the most important aspects for a successful police operation is the ability for the police to obtain timely, reliable and actionable intelligence related to the investigation or incident at hand. Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) provides an invaluable avenue to access and collect such information in addition to traditional investigative techniques and information sources. This book offers an authoritative and accessible guide on how to conduct Open Source Intelligence investigations from data collection to analysis to the design and vetting of OSINT tools. In its pages the reader will find a comprehensive view into the newest methods for OSINT analytics and visualizations in combination with real-life case studies to showcase the application as well as the challenges of OSINT investigations across domains. Examples of OSINT range from information posted on social media as one of the most openly available means of accessing and gathering Open Source Intelligence to location data, OSINT obtained from the darkweb to combinations of OSINT with real-time analytical capabilities and closed sources. In addition it provides guidance on legal and ethical considerations making it relevant reading for practitioners as well as academics and students with a view to obtain thorough, first-hand knowledge from serving experts in the field.

Contents:

Part 1: Introduction

OSINT as an integral part of the national security apparatus.- Open Source Intelligence and the protection of national security

Police use of Open Source Intelligence: The longer arm of law

OSINT as part of the strategic national security landscape

Taking stock of subjective narratives around modern OSINT

Part 2: Methods, Tools and Techniques.-Acquisition and preparation of data for OSINT investigations

Analysis, interpretation and validation of open source data

OSINT and the dark web

Fusion of OSINT and non-OSINT data

A framework for assessing OSINT tools.-Design considerations for OSINT tools and processes.- Part 3: Practical Application and Cases

A new age of Open Source Investigation: International examples

Use cases and best practices for LEAs

OSINT in the context of cyber-security

Combatting cybercrime and sexual exploitation of children: An open source toolkit.-Identifying illegal cartel activities using open source intelligence.- Part 4: Legal Considerations

Legal considerations for using open source intelligence in the context of cybercrime and cyberterrorism

Following the breadcrumbs: Using Open Source Intelligence as evidence in criminal proceedings.

Other Format:

Printed edition:

ISBN:

978-3-319-47671-1

9783319476711

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.