OSINT 101: One does not simply "Google it"

Are you ready to dive into the world of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)? Join our OSINT 101 meetup (online), designed to equip you with the essential tools and techniques to gather, analyze, and leverage publicly available information for your investigations.

In this hands-on meetup, you'll learn how to apply the intelligence cycle to your research and investigations from our very own WICCA organiser Chantal. We'll explore critical topics including IP addresses, browser extensions, online footprints, and how to mitigate the risks of exposure during your searches. You'll also gain practical knowledge in threat modeling and operational security (OPSEC) to protect your identity and data.

We will guide you through the intricacies of the surface web, teaching you how to effectively use search engines and advanced Google operators to unearth valuable information. You'll learn to investigate websites, set up sock puppets, understand the potential implications of your findings, and apply these skills to real-world scenarios.

The meetup also covers OSINT techniques such as geolocation of photo and video content. You'll master reverse image searching and learn how to extract and analyze metadata and EXIF data to uncover hidden details in visual content.

Whether you're a beginner or looking to refresh your OSINT skills, this meetup will provide you with the foundational knowledge and tools to conduct online investigations.

Join us and take the first step toward becoming proficient in the rapidly evolving field of OSINT and yes we will do some OSINT challenges!

Requirements:

• You do not need any prior knowledge
• A laptop or computer with a browser (this meetup will be online, so having a second (or more) monitor is handy)

Speaker:
Chantal Stekelenburg is Head of Hackers at Zerocopter. She takes care of one of the most important aspects of Zerocopter's services: the community of hackers. As a co-founder and organizer of WICCA (Women in Cybersecurity Community Association), she is also involved in bringing infosec ladies and security enthusiasts together to learn about exploits, hacking, incident response, forensics, the low-level stuff, hardware hacking, and especially making bad crypto jokes! She has started doing OSINT as a teenager and became Certified Open Source Intelligence Expert in 2022 while working as a volunteer for the Dutch Police in OSINT.