Learn OSINT Through Real Projects: People, Social Media and Web Footprint Investigations for Cybersecurity Beginners
Unlock the real-world skills behind modern online investigations-without technical experience.
Learn OSINT Through Real Projects - Volume 1 gives beginners a practical, step-by-step introduction to Open-Source Intelligence, teaching you how to analyze digital footprints, verify online identities, and evaluate suspicious content using safe, legal, publicly available techniques.
Designed for cybersecurity newcomers, this hands-on guide transforms complex investigation methods into simple, easy-to-follow workflows. You'll explore real OSINT scenarios involving social media accounts, usernames, images, shortened links, and online activity patterns-learning exactly how professionals think, verify, and draw evidence-based conclusions. Every chapter is built around clarity, accuracy, and actionable skills, making this book ideal for aspiring analysts, ethical researchers, digital safety learners, investigators, and anyone curious about how online information can be assessed responsibly.
With a strong focus on credibility, time perception, evidence review, identity analysis, digital footprint mapping, and content verification, this book equips you with the mindset and tools used in modern cybersecurity and threat intelligence environments. Whether you aim to strengthen your investigative reasoning, protect yourself online, or explore a future career in cybersecurity, this volume provides a solid foundation you can rely on.
WHY THIS BOOK
Beginner-friendly explanations that reduce complexity and build confidence
Fully guided OSINT workflows based on real investigative processes
Clear, structured learning with practical steps and safe techniques
Up-to-date methods reflecting current online platforms and digital behaviors
Ethical and legal practices only, aligned with professional OSINT standards
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