Open Secret - The power of open-source intelligence
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Have you ever wondered what open-source intelligence is? How it can be used to inform strategic decision making? Or make powerful change? Open Secret: The power of open-source intelligence is a podcast designed to inspire you to think critically and creatively about the impact of open-source intelligence on our world. Join hosts and intelligence specialists, Kylie Pert and Jane van Tienen, as they embark on a unique learning journey to find out more about open-source intelligence, its practitioners and its possibilities. Now, over to your hosts to let you in on the open secret...the power of open-source intelligence! A podcast by OSINT Combine.
Episodes
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Open Secret - Season 2 Finale I Season 2 - Ep. 6
In this episode… In this final episode of Season 2, hosts Jane van Tienen and Kylie Pert reflect on the evolving landscape of OSINT, exploring the people, principles and purpose behind the practice. They discuss the craft of OSINT, the importance of judgment and ethical rigor, and the leadership...
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The Craft of Responsibility - Journalism and OSINT I Season 2 Ep. 5
In this episode... Open-source intelligence goes beyond tools and techniques—it’s about making ethical decisions and understanding the real-world impact of information. In this episode, Olivia Pirie-Griffiths, Non-Executive Director at the Alliance for Journalists’ Freedom and former Director of...
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Brains, Bias, and Breadcrumbs on the Internet - OSINT and Inclusion I Season 2 Ep. 4
In this episode... Inclusion isn’t just a buzzword—it’s essential for OSINT teams to thrive. In this episode, Jane and special guest host Kat Caudrelier explore how embracing diversity can transform intelligence work. They delve into how diverse thinking, communication styles and life experiences...
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Networks of Trust - Shaping the OSINT Community I Season 2 - Ep. 3
In this episode... OSINT’s true strength lies in the people who drive it. Built on collaboration, curiosity and innovation, the OSINT community thrives as a global network where practitioners continuously push the boundaries of what’s possible. Ritu Gill is at the heart of this community. As a...
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Leadership in the Open - Leading with OSINT I Season 2 - Ep. 2
In this episode... When it comes to leadership in intelligence, adaptability is key—and Brigadier General (Ret.) Terry Bullard has seen this firsthand throughout his career. From commanding the U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigations to now helping national security leaders harness the...
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Protecting Priceless Things - OSINT and Art Crime I Season 2 - Ep. 1
In this episode... Art crime isn’t just the stuff of Hollywood thrillers—it’s a real-world problem where stolen masterpieces and looted antiquities are being trafficked across the far-reaches of the globe with devastating consequences. Tim Carpenter, a retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent and...
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Season 2 - Welcome Back!
The secret's out—and it's only getting better. Open Secret is back with a brand-new season, packed with bold conversations, unexpected angles, and powerful stories that explore the evolving role of open-source intelligence in our world. From leadership and art crime to social impacts and curating...
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From info to insight An OSINT journey I Ep. 6
This season we’ve explored open-source intelligence across a broad spectrum – we’ve heard how it’s applied in banking, pharmaceutical companies, journalism and more. We’ve delved into the importance of creativity, communication and tradecraft in OSINT. While interviewing leading OSINT minds…
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Lights, camera, insight - Creating OSINT I Ep. 5
Gus Kangas has an innovative approach to getting the most out of intelligence teams – pairing them with creative types. With experience as a child actor, on Broadway, and then as an intelligence officer, Gus recognises the strength that comes from both groups of people. Listen to find out why Gus...
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Intelligence in the boardroom - Corporate OSINT unveiled I Ep. 4
In this episode of Open Secret, we speak to Nikki Rutman. Nikki honed her intelligence skills in government over two decades, including with the Federal Bureau of Intelligence (FBI), then turned her sights to the pharmaceutical industry. But it isn't easy building an intelligence capability from...
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Doubt in the digital age - OSINT and democracy I Ep. 3
Gordon Farrer had an interesting introduction to open-source intelligence. As a career journalist and checker of facts, he believes whole-heartedly in producing content that is credible, truthful and backed by rigorous methodology. Luckily for Australia’s young journalistic minds, Gordon is also...
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Eyes in the dark - OSINT and counter-human trafficking I Ep. 2
Content Warning. This episode of Open Secret contains references to themes of human trafficking, sex trafficking, sexual exploitation of children, abuse, and violence which some individuals may find distressing. Alisa Gbiorczyk is an indomitable figure in the counter-human trafficking world. A...
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From risk to reward - OSINT for the financial sector I Ep. 1
At a time when governments are increasingly prosecuting foreign policy through businesses, Cameron Mitchell says his OSINT skills translate perfectly into his current role as Head of Geopolitical Risk for ANZ. In this episode of the podcast Cameron explains that he can’t predict the future, but…
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Welcome to Open Secret - The power of open-source intelligence
Have you ever wondered what open-source intelligence is? How it can be used to inform strategic decision-making? Or make powerful change? Well, you’re not alone. Join hosts Kylie Pert and Jane van Tienen as they ask guests, Cameron Mitchell, Alisa Gbiorczyk, Gordon Farrer, Nikki Rutman and Gus...
About this show
Have you ever wondered what open-source intelligence is? How it can be used to inform strategic decision making? Or make powerful change?
Open Secret: The power of open-source intelligence is a podcast designed to inspire you to think critically and creatively about the impact of open-source intelligence on our world.
Join hosts and intelligence specialists, Kylie Pert and Jane van Tienen, as they embark on a unique learning journey to find out more about open-source intelligence, its practitioners and its possibilities.
Now, over to your hosts to let you in on the open secret...the power of open-source intelligence!
A podcast by OSINT Combine.
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