Master the art of OSINT investigations with Michael Bazzell's comprehensive guide to gathering and analyzing publicly available information. Learn to build a secure research environment while discovering advanced techniques for mining data across social media platforms, search engines, and specialized databases. From creating covert research accounts to implementing proper operational security, this practical manual provides step-by-step guidance for conducting professional-grade open source investigations. Perfect for investigators, security professionals, and researchers, this guide emphasizes both technical expertise and ethical practice, offering detailed instructions for responsible data collection and analysis while navigating the evolving digital landscape.