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Investigating violent extremism with OSINT

Investigating violent extremism with OSINT
Did you know that 95% of the deep web is publicly accessible? Or that information uncovered in a high-profile leak incident had been available on the deep web for years?

Without the right tools, organisations are forgoing the ability to access, understand and leverage the information available to them on the entirety of the internet. NexusXplore is designed to help – it can streamline your intelligence efforts, enabling efficient collection from the surface, deep, and dark web.

This whitepaper is especially relevant to you if you:

want a better understanding of how to investigate threat groups
want to understand how Telegram and the dark web are used for recruitment
work in law enforcement, government agencies or intelligence teams

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Critical infrastructure risk

It is vital for organizations to do everything they can to prevent compromise of critical infrastructure by internal and external threats. This is a challenging task given the complex landscape of critical infrastructure operations across Australia. By incorporating open-source intelligence (OSINT) into Critical Infrastructure Risk Management Programs (CIRMPs), operators can:
- Obtain intelligence about vulnerable people and systems, and understand threat actor Tactic, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) to manage cyber security hazards.

Conduct fast and effective screening of personnel to help manage personnel security hazards.
Identify entities subject to foreign government control within supply chains to assist in the management of modern supply chain hazards.
Identify threats and vulnerabilities to access management and asset protection across a range of physical terrains and operations.
In a crisis situation conduct real-time monitoring, to identify and track emerging threats, and manage hazards to life and property.

This whitepaper is intended for critical infrastructure operators and security personnel. It contains analysis of real-world scenarios to demonstrate the practical application of OSINT and how it may be used to inform the complex task of securing Australia’s critical infrastructure assets.

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Modern conflict investigations

As of January 2024, there are over one hundred discrete armed conflicts raging across the globe. Forty-five of those are in the Middle East and North Africa, thirty-five in greater Africa, twenty-one in Asia, and seven in Europe.

Across these conflicts, the evidence suggests that civilian populations do not play a passive role - instead organising themselves to survive, resist, rebel against, or assist warring factions. OSINT plays a key role in providing militaries, intelligence agencies, investigative institutions, and non-government organizations with a broad, comprehensive, and accessible source of information.

The challenge with OSINT is often in compiling, synthesizing, and correlating information from decentralized sources which can include drone footage and metadata, publicly posted online media, social media,
forums, satellite imagery, local news, and radio. OSINT can also be leveraged to misinform, disinform, and confuse analysts.

This whitepaper is especially for you if:

you are tasked with providing awareness to current and emerging conflicts
work in defense, national security or the intelligence community
have a responsibility for force protection

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Investigating financial crime

Financial criminal activity directly correlates with the strength of the economy - as economies falter and stall, crime rises. Scams, tax, and investment fraud increase along with environmental crime, creating additional risks for non-compliance in global supply chains.

Organizations that invest in technology to help solve compliance challenges and fight financial crime experience less severe impacts with cost savings averaging $25m AUD per annum. Fines for non-compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) regulations are increasing, costing organizations millions of dollars for failing to conduct adequate due diligence. Government stimulus packages are routinely targeted by organized crime,
including state-sponsored groups. Threat actors can engage in identity theft and synthetic identity fraud using information, credentials, and details easily found online.

Using information found online, threat actors can attack organizations, businesses, and government agencies using social engineering methods.

This whitepaper is especially relevant to you if you:

conduct financial investigations in your role
leverage online information to support your investigations
want to learn more about the financial crime threat landscape

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Using OSINT for crisis response

Using OSINT for crisis response
A key factor in responding to a crisis is ability to act swiftly. Being able to rapidly collect and correctly interpret information will help you get to an informed decision faster.

This whitepaper will help you to understand how open-source intelligence can be used to efficiently resolve a crises and minimise loss of life and damage to property.

Whitepaper
This whitepaper is especially relevant to you if you:

want to use social media, forums and geo-fencing to gain rapid situational awareness
work in law enforcement, emergency response, non-profits or government

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Understanding supply chain risk with OSINT

Understanding supply chain risk with OSINT
Identifying supply chain risks can be difficult. Some of the most complex are government supply chains. For example, in 2020, computer equipment and software within the Australian Department of Defence was outsourced to 828 third-party suppliers.

As the complexity and global scale of supply chains has increased, the oversight and ability of governments and executive boards to exercise control over security practices and hygiene has decreased.

This whitepaper is especially relevant to you if you:

have an obligation to identify risk within your enterprise and its supply chain
need help mapping, analysing and understanding the risks in your supply chain
work in government, across multiple jurisdictions, or with particularly complex supply chains

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Managing corporate risk with OSINT

Managing corporate risk with OSINT
In 2019, the average cost of a data breach in 2019 was $3.9m. Did you know that in 2022 it had risen to $4.3m?

To ensure that your organisation is prepared for corporate risk in a digital world, you need open-source intelligence on your side.

This whitepaper is especially relevant to you if you:

want to understand how open-source information can help you proactively manage your risk
want to monitor and analyse events online
are concerned about insider threats or politically exposed persons
work in retail, cybersecurity, a government agency or an intelligence team

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