
Micah Hoffman & Ginger T
Micah - Co-Owner and OSINT Expert, My OSINT Training: Deputy Chief of Investigations, NCPTF | Ginger-T Founder, CQ Core Solutions; Creator of The OSINT Toolbox
Brains, Bias, and Breadcrumbs on the Internet: OSINT and Inclusion

In this episode...
Inclusion isn’t just a buzzword—it’s essential for OSINT teams to thrive. In this episode, Jane and special guest host Kat Caudrelier explore how embracing inclusion can transform intelligence work. They delve into how different thinking, communication styles and life experiences enrich analysis, improve decision-making and drive better outcomes.
Joining the conversation are Micah Hoffman, co-owner of My OSINT Training and Deputy Chief of Investigations for the National Child Protection Taskforce, and Tony (AKA Ginger T), founder of CQ Core Solutions and creator of The OSINT Toolbox. With decades of OSINT experience, Micah and Tony share their insights on neurodiversity, implicit biases, and how OSINT teams can better recognise, support and benefit from inclusive work practices.
This episode challenges conventional norms, encouraging you to rethink how OSINT teams are structured. From confronting unconscious biases to imagining a brighter future, we explore how inclusion doesn’t just improve culture—it enhances intelligence analysis and problem-solving.
What You’ll Learn
Diverse Perspectives, Sharper Intelligence: How embracing neurodiversity and inclusivity strengthens OSINT analysis and decision-making.
Unpacking Bias: Recognising and overcoming biases that limit team potential and insights.
Building Inclusive OSINT Teams: What an inclusive OSINT environment looks like and how to foster it for better outcomes.
Resources
WebBreacher – Micah’s personal blog - https://webbreacher.com/
We are Not the Same: Generating Accessible Intelligence Reports, a blog by Micah Hoffman - https://webbreacher.com/2022/03/16/report-accessibility/
My OSINT Training - https://www.myosint.training
National Child Protection Task Force - https://ncptf.org
The OSINT Curious Project https://osintcurio.us
CqCore UK website – Privacy, OPSEC, Obfuscation, Infosec, Digital Profiling and The-OSINT-Toolbox https://www.cqcore.uk/
Investigative Mindset, a blog by Ginger T - https://www.cqcore.uk/investigate-mindset/
Want to go deeper?
Todt, K., & Kant, P. (2024, January 30). In a world dominated by AI, neurodiversity matters more than ever. Center for Strategic and International Studies. https://www.csis.org/analysis/world-dominated-ai-neurodiversity-matters-more-ever
Weinbaum, C., Khan, O., Thomas, T. D., & Stein, B. D. (2023). Why national security needs neurodiversity: Drawing on a wider range of cognitive talents to tackle national security challenges (RB-A1875-1). RAND Corporation. https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RBA1875-1.html
Austin, R. D., & Pisano, G. P. (2017). Neurodiversity as a competitive advantage. Harvard Business Review, 95(3), 96–103. https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/item.aspx?num=52624
Intel_Inquirer. (2024, May 28). The benefits of diversity in OSINT teams. OSINT Team. https://osintteam.blog/the-benefits-of-diversity-in-osint-teams-484cbf252ec8
Meet your podcast hosts

Jane van Tienen
With 20+ years in global security and intelligence, Jane is an experienced executive, skilled at leading teams navigating high-stress issues like geopolitics and security risks. Outside of work, Jane enjoys giving back to her community and spending time with loved ones in Australia and the US.

Kylie Pert
After 15+ years working in the Australian National Intelligence and Security communities, Kylie knows a thing or two about the value of open-source intelligence. When she's not podcasting or running a course for intelligence analysts, you'll find her at the beach or local indoor play centre with her young family.
Open Secret is recorded on the lands of the Kabi Kabi people. OSINT Combine acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.
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