Executive protection once meant hiring a few (highly trained) guys in suits on the ground, requiring a keen eye and a quick trigger finger.
But nowadays, protectors know their work is more about collecting and interpreting intelligence to keep the client safe. And much of that information is collected online.
As a result, open web sources, like forms, marketplaces, social media, have become key points for intel.
In this conversation, Liferaft OSINT analyst Kyle Baker discusses the role OSINT tools can play in executive protection. They also discuss some investigative tips and tricks you can apply yourself.
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