Best OSINT books
Reading is a crucial part of OSINT learning, as you gain valuable knowledge that can be applied in practice. Books structure information and offer a complete picture that you might not get from other resources. That's why we recommend reading books. This curated list offers OSINT books for everyone, whether you are into cybersecurity, journalism, investigations, or any other intelligence field.
Digital Investigations
OSINT Techniques: Resources for Uncovering Online Information
Open Source Intelligence Methods and Tools: A Practical Guide to Online Intelligence
Deep Dive: Exploring the Real-world Value of Open Source Intelligence
Hunting Cyber Criminals: A Hacker's Guide to Online Intelligence Gathering Tools and Techniques
Open Source Investigations In The Age Of Google
The Open Source Intelligence Guide
Digital Witness: Using Open Source Information for Human Rights Investigation, Documentation, and Accountability
Osint: The Authoritative Guide to Due Diligence
OSINT Investigations: We know what you did that summer (Cyber Secrets)
Investigative Journalism
We Are Bellingcat: An Intelligence Agency for the People
We Are Bellingcat: The Online Sleuths Solving Global Crimes
Verification Handbook
Open Source Investigations Handbook
Operational Security (OPSEC)
Extreme Privacy: What It Takes to Disappear
The Art of Invisibility: The World's Most Famous Hacker Teaches You How to Be Safe in the Age of Big Brother and Big Data
Intelligence Mindset
The Intelligence Bible: A comprehensive guide to intelligence
Psychology of Intelligence Analysis
Visual Intelligence
Structured Analytic Techniques for Intelligence Analysis
Critical Thinking for Strategic Intelligence
Scientific Methods of Inquiry for Intelligence Analysis
Activity-Based Intelligence: Priciples and Applications