The 2023 OSINT Day left a lasting impression thanks to the diversity of topics covered and the quality of the discussions.
APRIL 5th 2023 - INCYBER FORUM @ LILLE GRAND PALAIS
We would like to extend our warmest thanks to the companies and organizations that actively helped organize this event. Thanks to the involvement of key players such as OSINT-FR, AEGE, InteLFe, as well as the teams at Social Links, Maltego, Raid Square, Jihad Analytics, and the FOX Project, we were able to offer high-quality technical and operational content.It was a tremendous pleasure to reconnect with you all and share these moments of reflection and hands-on learning. Whether you attended as an experienced OSINT professional, a beginner, or an enthusiast, your participation made this event a true success.
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Highlights
International Perspective: An officer from the Ukrainian investigative service opened the proceedings by highlighting the crucial importance of open-source intelligence in investigations of international crimes.
Investigations and Methodology: Several technical sessions focused on mapping attacker groups and combating cyberfraud, illustrating why methodology must always take precedence over tools.
Legal Framework for OSINT: A comprehensive overview was provided on the legal fundamentals and necessary developments to ensure the security of digital investigations.
- Hands-On Workshops: Practical demonstrations provided insights into the resolution of real-world investigations, ranging from the analysis of influence networks in wartime contexts to the use of cutting-edge software solutions.
Practical Applications: An overview explored the new frontiers of OSINT, including counterterrorism, monitoring armed conflicts, and issues specific to blockchain.
Key figures
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Speakers
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Program
10:00–11:30 — SESSION 1
- OSINT and Crime
Cyber threat intelligence: - Mapping and analysing an international threat group
- A fraudulent letter: How do you trace the scammer?
- OSINT and crime: Methods matter more than tools
Cyber fraud and scams - What legal framework governs OSINT investigations?
11:40–12:10 — Technical Workshop: SocialLinks
13:30–15:45 — SESSION 2
- OSINT for Public Institutions
Building an OSINT capability and team - The future organisation of OSINT within the French National Police
- OSINT in international criminal investigations
- How OSINT and cryptocurrency tracing support criminal investigations
Investigation case study
15:30–16:00 — Technical Workshop: Maltego
A brief analysis of Russia Today’s websites since the invasion of Ukraine
16:30–18:00 — SESSION 3
- The Many Faces of OSINT: Geopolitics, Crypto and Terrorism
- Using OSINT to analyse global and cyber jihadism
- OSINT in the analysis of armed conflicts
- What OSINT challenges are specific to blockchain technology?
- Hacking dating apps
- Facial recognition in wartime
