Workshop Overview

Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) is evolving rapidly and so are the challenges faced by investigators, analysts, and professionals across integrity, governance, compliance, and regulatory domains. This workshop introduces modern, ethically sound techniques for collecting, analysing, and operationalising OSINT to strengthen investigative and analytical outcomes. Once centred on manual social media searches, OSINT now demands a broader, more structured approach. Many familiar resources and commercial platforms have introduced paywalls, licensing restrictions, and monitoring systems that can inadvertently reveal organisational interest. This workshop is essential for anyone looking to navigate these barriers effectively, and provides you with the tools and techniques needed to maintain the highest standards of legality, accuracy, and ethics in your investigations

Attend & Learn

How to pivot from a single data point to build a comprehensive digital profile using free, publicly available, and ethical tools.
Methods for extracting intelligence from digital archives and Australian public records.
The legal framework surrounding OSINT practices including when and why to gather information
How to maintain ethical standards while gathering intelligence.
How to leverage emerging AI technologies to enhance your OSINT capabilities.
How AI can be used to amplify collection, analysis, and insight generation, making your work more efficient and comprehensive.
The shifting boundary between the surface and dark web. Learn how to access and use information from these areas, with a focus on ethical considerations and practical applications for OSINT.

Key Takeaways:

Gain practical, hands-on knowledge of OSINT techniques suitable for all experience levels, regardless of technical background.
Discover cutting-edge resources and use of AI tools to enhance your OSINT capabilities.
Develop a clear understanding of the ethical and legal frameworks that govern OSINT practices.
Walk away with a curated spreadsheet of over 100 verified OSINT resources to apply directly to your work.

Workshop Leader:

Gavin Whalebone, Principal Intelligence Analyst, NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption

Post- Summit Workshops Thursday | 19 March 2026