Open Secret - Season 2 Finale I Season 2 - Ep. 6

In this episode…

In this final episode of Season 2, hosts Jane van Tienen and Kylie Pert reflect on the evolving landscape of OSINT, exploring the people, principles and purpose behind the practice. They discuss the craft of OSINT, the importance of judgment and ethical rigor, and the leadership required to transform open-source information into actionable intelligence that decision-makers can trust. 

As OSINT grows in influence, so does the responsibility of its practitioners. Jane and Kylie challenge the OSINT community to reflect on the kind of OSINT practice we want to shape moving forward. This conversation invites you to think critically and creatively about the future of OSINT—and your role in shaping it.

What You’ll Learn

·        OSINT as a Craft: OSINT is more than just tools—it’s about cultivating a mindset grounded in discipline, critical thinking and sound judgment. Learn why maintaining rigor and applying ethical frameworks are essential to producing intelligence that is both trusted and reliable.

·        The Myth of the Complete OSINTer: OSINT is not a one-person job. Explore why specialisation and collaboration are key to success and how focusing on individual strengths within the OSINT community drives better results.

·        Leadership in the age of AI: Discover how OSINT leaders can guide their teams to leverage AI effectively while ensuring it complements, not replaces, the critical thinking and tradecraft underpin valuable intelligence.

Resources

·        The US Intelligence Community Standard ICS 206-10, Citation and Reference for Publicly Available Information, Commercially Available Information, and Open Source Intelligence, Office of the Director of National Intelligence: https://www.dni.gov/files/documents/ICD/ICS-206-01.pdf

·        Lights, camera, insight: Creating OSINT, Open Secret Episode with Gus Kangas: https://www.osintcombine.com/oc-podcast-season-1/chief-innovation-officer%2C-rl-leaders

·        Eyes in the dark: OSINT and counter-human trafficking, Open Secret Episode with Alisa Gbiorczyk: https://www.osintcombine.com/oc-podcast-season-1/ceo-%26-founder%2C-cyber-nitewatch

Want to dig deeper?

·        Protecting Priceless Things: OSINT and Art Crime, Open Secret Episode with Tim Carpenter: https://www.osintcombine.com/oc-podcast-season-2/managing-director-and-ceo%2C-argus-cultural-property-consultants

·        Leadership in the Open: Leading with OSINT, Open Secret Episode with Terry Bullard: https://www.osintcombine.com/oc-podcast-season-2/executive-accounts-director-and-strategic-advisor%2C-3gimbals

·        Networks of Trust: Shaping the OSINT Community, Open Secret Episode with Ritu Gill: https://www.osintcombine.com/oc-podcast-season-2/co-founder%2C-forensic-osint%3B-special-osint-advisor%2C-the-canadian-osint-centre%3B-president%2C-osmosis-association

·        Brains, Bias and Breadcrumbs on the Internet: OSINT and Inclusion, Open Secret Episode with Micah Hoffman and Ginger T: https://www.osintcombine.com/oc-podcast-season-2/brains%2C-bias%2C-and-breadcrumbs-on-the-internet%3A-osint-and-inclusion

·        The Craft of Responsibility: Journalism and OSINT, Open Secret Episode with Olivia Pirie-Griffiths: https://www.osintcombine.com/oc-podcast-season-2/non-executive-director%2C-alliance-for-journalists'-freedom%3B-advisor%2C-missing-perspectives