The Evolution of Open-Source Intelligence: A Conversation with Nico Dekens

About this episode

Nico Dekens discusses the evolution of open-source intelligence and its ethical implications.

In this episode of Integrity Insights, we are joined by Nico Dekens, a recognized authority in the world of open-source intelligence (OSINT). With over 30 years of experience in the field, Nico shares his insights into the evolving OSINT landscape, the tools and techniques he uses, and the ethical considerations of this critical field. Nico spent over two decades with the Dutch police, working on intelligence and human operations, before transitioning to the private sector where he now leads ...

People in this episode

Host: The Berlin Risk Podcast

Guest: Nico Dekens

Topics covered

• open-source intelligence
• OSINT
• ethical considerations
• intelligence tools
• human operations

Keywords

• open-source intelligence
• OSINT
• Nico Dekens
• intelligence
• ethical considerations
• tools
• techniques

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Dutch police

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