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.