The OSINT Jobs Podcast

Nico Dekens — better known online as the Dutch OSINT Guy — has spent decades at the cutting edge of open-source intelligence. With a background in Dutch law enforcement and roles at Bellingcat, the SANS Institute, and ShadowDragon, Nico brings a rare mix of operational expertise, tool development, and community leadership. In this episode, we talk about why good digital hygiene is essential, how staying curious (and a little nerdy) can supercharge your investigations, and how he uses OSINT to fuel his retro sneaker addiction.

Sylvain Hajri has worn many hats in the world of open-source intelligence — from OSINT community builder to reality TV consultant tracking celebrities on the run. As the founder of search engine Epieos and French community OSINT FR, Sylvain has built tools and networks that empower analysts across the globe.In this episode, we dive into his earliest memories of OSINT, the ethics of building intelligence tools, and the hunter mindset that separates good investigators from great ones.

Brian Fuller brings a rare perspective to open-source intelligence—one that bridges military, academic, and professional worlds. A former intelligence analyst with the U.S. Army, he now oversees Mercyhurst University’s Intelligence Studies program, helping shape the next generation of analysts.In this episode, we talk about how OSINT became a recognized discipline in the military and what students (and mid-career analysts) need to know to build successful careers

A former OSINT analyst with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Ritu Gill has been at the forefront of the field since the early 2000s. You probably recognize her name from LinkedIn, where she blasts out challenges, tips and tricks to her thousands of followers. Or maybe you’re a loyal user of her Chrome extension, Forensic OSINT, used for forensic-grade screen captures. In this episode, we talk about the philosophy behind "OSINT for good," how Ritu got her start in open-source investigations, and the absolute best resources out there for beginners.

Rae Baker, an expert in maritime open-source intelligence and author of Deep Dive, shares her journey from graphic design to tracking hidden activities on the high seas. She discusses the critical role of creative thinking in OSINT and reveals her investigative process for monitoring vessel movements. Rae highlights how satellite imagery aids in uncovering illegal maritime activities and explains her work with the Cajun Navy during disasters. She also emphasizes the importance of making OSINT accessible for beginners and the exciting intersection of artificial intelligence with this field.

From pinpointing where Israeli airstrikes have landed in Gaza and Beirut to analyzing Russian troop positions— our next guest has helped New York Times readers see through the fog of modern warfare with precision and clarity. Most famously, our guest discovered the identity of the Air National Guard member who was leaking national secrets, the biggest such leak since Edward Snowden. You can catch up on that 2023 story here. Today, we’re joined by Aric Toler of the New York Times Visual Investigations team. Spend some time poring through his long list of bylines and investigations, or follow along to hear Aric discuss them himself.

For the first episode of our brand new season, we have the one and only Jordan Wildon. If you’ve seen Telegram in the news recently, or read the excellent OSINT-aided New York Times investigation, How Telegram Became a Playground for Criminals, Extremists, and Terrorists, you’ll understand why Jordan is the perfect guest to kick things off.

Episode 5: Tech-enabled OSINT: what it's like to work with AI and big data analytics In this episode, we are talking to Anne-Lynn Dudenhoefer who works as an OSINT and IMINT Analyst at Hensoldt Analytics. Today's topic, working in the field of AI. We'll hear more from Lynn's career story, and also dive deeper into some of the points she mentioned in a previous interview, which you can find on our site. SHOW NOTES: Connect with Lynn on Social Media: 1. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-lynn-d-838b99144/ 2. Twitter: https://twitter.com/dude_lynn Read Lynn's career interview on our blog: https://www.osint-jobs.com/post/career-interview-with-anne-lynn-dudenhoefer Learn more about Hensoldt Analytics: https://www.hensoldt-analytics.com/ Feedback & Review If you liked this episode, make sure to subscribe and share it with friends and colleagues. For any feedback & reviews, you can also get in touch with us via contact@osint-jobs.com Sign up to our weekly OSINT JOBS NEWSLETTER Sign up to our free and weekly newsletter to stay up to date in the world of OSINT! Head over to osint-jobs.com and sign up. The latest open source intelligence jobs, tips & tricks, and news. Straight to your inbox. Every Sunday evening.

Episode 4: What it's like to work in Corporate Security In this episode, we are talking to Gareth Westwood who works as a senior manager in the global security intelligence team at a major pharmaceutical company. Today's topic is corporate security. We'll dive deeper into what this industry is all about, what skills you would need to be successful. And of course, we'll follow up on Gareth's interview that was published on our blog.  SHOW NOTES: Connect with Gareth on Social Media: 1. LinkedIn Read Gareth's career interview on our blog: https://www.osint-jobs.com/post/career-interview-with-gareth-westwood Recently, Gareth has also started collaborating with OSINT Jobs by sourcing OSINT jobs for our job board.  Feedback & Review If you liked this episode, make sure to subscribe and share it with friends and colleagues. For any feedback & reviews, you can also get in touch with us via contact@osint-jobs.com Sign up to our OSINT JOBS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER Sign up to our free and weekly newsletter to stay up to date in the world of OSINT! Head over to osint-jobs.com and sign up. The latest open source intelligence jobs, tips & tricks, and news. Straight to your inbox. Every Sunday evening.

Episode 2: The Importance of Language Skills in Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) In our second episode, we are talking to Skip Schiphorst, who works as an OSINT language instructor at i-intelligence. Skip discusses the importance of language skills in open source intelligence and we'll also also dive deeper into Skip's career, which he already shared in a blog post interview that you can find on our website osint-jobs.com.  Show notes Check out Skip's courses at i-intelligence: 1. Searching the Arabic Web 2. Searching the Chinese Internet (in person) 3. Searching the Chinese Internet (virtual course) 4. Searching the Russian Web (coming soon) 10% Discount Code for ALL i-intelligence training courses: SSCN1005 (valid until the End of May 2022) Connect with Skip on Social Media: 1. Twitter 2. LinkedIn Skip's Career Interview on our OSINT Jobs blog https://www.osint-jobs.com/post/career-interview-with-skip-schiphorst Feedback & Review If you liked this episode, make sure to subscribe and share it with friends and colleagues. For any feedback & reviews, you can also get in touch with us via contact@osint-jobs.com About OSINT-JOBS.com Join our free and weekly newsletter to stay up to date in the world of OSINT! Head over to osint-jobs.com and sign up. The latest open source intelligence jobs, tips & tricks, and news. Straight to your inbox. Every Sunday evening.