This book offers a practical and in-depth exploration of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) tailored for cybersecurity professionals, digital investigators, and threat analysts. It guides readers through actionable methodologies across key OSINT domains, such as domain/IP tracking, phone and email intelligence, vulnerability assessments, and threat profiling, using real-world tools and case studies. With focused coverage on both Windows and Linux environments, as well as high-profile ransomware and data breach investigations, this book bridges offensive techniques with ethical, responsible analysis. The book also emphasizes the importance of structured reporting, helping readers transform raw data into impactful intelligence. By combining technical rigor with strategic communication, this book equips readers with the skills needed to conduct effective, legally sound, and result-driven OSINT investigations.
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College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Professional Practice & Development, Professional Reference, and Professional Training
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42 s/w Photographien bzw. Rasterbilder, 317 s/w Zeichnungen, 26 s/w Tabellen, 359 s/w Abbildungen
26 Tables, black and white; 317 Line drawings, black and white; 42 Halftones, black and white; 359 Illustrations, black and white
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Height: 260 mm
Width: 183 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
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978-1-041-17165-2 (9781041171652)
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Akashdeep Bhardwaj is a Professor at UPES, Dehradun, India. An eminent IT industry expert in Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, and IT Operations areas, Dr. Akashdeep mentors graduate, master's, and doctoral students and leads several industry projects as the Head of Cybersecurity (Center of Excellence). Dr. Akashdeep is a Post-Doctoral candidate from Majmaah University, Saudi Arabia, and holds a PhD (doctoral) in Computer Science. Dr. Akashdeep has over 150 international publications (including SCI, Scopus, WoS papers, Copyrights, and Patents) and authored several books and chapters. He is certified in multiple technologies including Compliance Audits and Cybersecurity, and has industry certifications in Microsoft, Cisco, and VMware technologies.
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University of Petroleum and Energy Studies
Chapter 1: OSINT Evolution & Basics
Chapter 2: Online Privacy & Security Browsing Techniques
Chapter 3: Building OSINT Skills and Workflow Process
Chapter 4: Search Underground Internet
Chapter 5: Search Engine Techniques
Chapter 6: Email Address Intelligence
Chapter 7: Image Intelligence
Chapter 8: Tracking Satellites and Aircrafts
Chapter 9: Tracking Maritime & Land-based transportation
Chapter 10: Conclusion
