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OSINT Analysis Intelligence Report Writing
Intelligence reports turn raw OSINT data into actionable insight. After two decades in the field, one lesson stands out: collection means nothing without clear communication. The real value lies in analysis, connecting patterns, interpreting meaning, and shaping evidence into a coherent narrative. Effective reports guide decision-makers with clarity, structure, and purpose, tailored to the audience’s needs.

Nico Dekens | dutch_osintguy
Nov 1711 min read
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Black Swans in OSINT: Why We Keep Missing the Impossible
The biggest threat in OSINT isn’t lack of data. It’s ego.
The moment you think you understand the dataset, you stop learning from it.
The moment you think you can’t be surprised, you stop being useful.
Black Swans don’t hide, they just look irrelevant until they change everything.
Your dashboard doesn’t need more data.
It needs more doubt.

Nico Dekens | dutch_osintguy
Nov 413 min read
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OSINT - Emotions Under the Mircoscope
Finding valuable information within OSINT investigations often requires looking beyond the surface. Social media, blogs, and forums are...

Nico Dekens | dutch_osintguy
Sep 26, 20246 min read
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Using RESET for better OSINT investigations
OSINT is about focusing on possibilities. But sometimes we get stuck or things we planned simply didn’t work as planned. We all know when...

Nico Dekens | dutch_osintguy
Sep 28, 20233 min read
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Basic OPSEC tips & Tricks for OSINt researchers
Often i get asked if i’ve got some pointers and tools for OPSEC during online investigations. My primary answer would be first: I can’t...

Nico Dekens | dutch_osintguy
Sep 28, 20238 min read
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