Practical OSINT for Military Operations is the application of open-source intelligence techniques to support planning, execution, and assessment of military missions. It involves systematically gathering, analyzing, and validating publicly available data—from news outlets, social media, satellite imagery and the deep/dark web—to produce actionable insights. By integrating OSINT into the decision-making process, military units can anticipate threats, monitor adversary activities, counter disinformation and enhance situational awareness, all while operating within legal and ethical boundaries.
With over five years of experience safeguarding national digital critical infrastructure as a cybersecurity consultant, I’ve transitioned my passion for protecting systems into a mission to educate and inspire future tech and cybersecurity professionals.