November 25, 2024

Open Secrets - Hidden Resources and Timeless Techniques

19 minutes

Episode: 00242 Released on November 25, 2024 Description: Dive into the world of open-source intelligence (OSINT) with the first episode of Open Secrets, a new series from Leapodcasts. Join host Jason Elder and expert Jan Mondale as they unpack the history and evolution of OSINT, revealing its power as a cost-effective and accessible intelligence tool. In this episode, Jan highlights often-overlooked resources like library systems, news aggregators, and digital archives, while debunking the myth that OSINT is a recent phenomenon. Whether you're a seasoned analyst or new to the field, this episode offers practical tips for breaking down paywalls and enhancing your research strategies. Stay tuned for future discussions on the intersection of OSINT and social media. [Note: Description produced by ChatGPT.]

Get to know more about Jan by listening to his episode on Analyst Talk With Jason Elder: https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-jan-mondale-inquiring-minds/

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Related Links:

Feedly

A news aggregator that lets you curate and access a variety of news sources.

Website: https://feedly.com

Recorded Future

A tool focused on cyber-related news and intelligence, offering both free and paid resources.

Website: https://www.recordedfuture.com

Google Scholar

A search engine for scholarly articles, books, and academic publications.

Website: https://scholar.google.com

Scribd (pronounced "scribed")

A digital library for books, audiobooks, and articles.

Website: https://www.scribd.com

Newspapers.com

A historical newspaper archive useful for research, especially cold cases.

Website: https://www.newspapers.com

Wayback Machine

An internet archive that captures and stores web pages over time.

Website: https://archive.org/web/

Google Books

A service to find, read excerpts, and search through books.

Website: https://books.google.com

Intel Techniques by Michael Bazzell

A resource for open-source intelligence tools and training.

Website: https://inteltechniques.net

Association(s) Mentioned:

International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts (IALEIA)

Website: https://www.ialeia.org/

Northern California Regional Intelligence Center (NCRIC)

Website: https://ncric.org/

Australian Institute of Professional Intelligence Officers (AIPIO)

Website: https://www.aipio.asn.au/

Osmosis Institute

Website: https://www.osmosiscon.com/

Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)

Website: https://www.acm.org/

Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T)

Website: https://www.asist.org/

Vendor(s) Mentioned:

Contact: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janmondale/

Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/t4k8rs8gkq4yfppz/OpenSecretsEp01_Transcripts.pdf

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