Importance of Operational Security in Online Investigations

This chapter emphasizes the critical role of operational security (ops-sec) in online investigations, focusing on tactics like creating separate research accounts, using VPNs, setting up virtual machines, and minimizing digital footprints. It discusses the risks of using personal accounts for investigations and the importance of maintaining a clear separation to protect oneself from becoming a target. The conversation also touches on the significance of defining objectives in investigations, staying focused, and utilizing closed databases alongside OSINT for verification.