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NeedleStack co-hosts interview professional open-source researchers who discuss tips, tricks and insights into the practice of digital investigative research. Whether you’re an open-source expert or aficionado, tune in to learn how to hone your skills, improve your craft and protect yourself as you search the surface, deep and dark web.

From Authentic8, creators of Silo for Research. Visit authentic8.com/needlestack to learn more!

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  • #87
    Aug 6, 2025 · 40 min

    Intelligence tradecraft in the digital age

    From street cop to OSINT expert, Nico Dekens aka “the Dutch OSINT Guy” shares his incredible journey and insights. Discover the evolution of OSINT and the challenges of integrating AI in intelligence collection and analysis.

  • #86
    Jul 23, 2025 · 34 min

    Using OSINT to protect celebrities and athletes

    Sometimes, when a Hollywood actor stars in a blockbuster film or a hit TV show, or when an athlete wins the Super Bowl, their personal problems begin with scandalous photos, property theft, even death threats. That’s where OSINT can help them stay one step ahead. About Chad Brockway Chad Brockway, President of the Intelligence Operations Division at Edgeworth Security, is an industry expert in the fields of digital intelligence investigations and methodologies where he leverages his extensive background in intelligence, counterintelligence, counterterrorism, federal law enforcement and cyber operations to provide unique services and lectures to the professional and education industry. Chad has worked across multiple federal law enforcement and national security agencies both within the United States as well as in cooperation with foreign government and law enforcement partners. During his time with the Federal Bureau of Investigations, Chad served with the Special Technologies and Applications Section (STAS) where he oversaw multiple intelligence and cyber programs, personnel, and resources. Additionally, Chad served as the Deputy Watch Center Director for the Department of Defense Counterintelligence Field Activity (CIFA) agency and as a Military Police Officer in the Marine Corps where he was assigned to the Marine One Helicopter Squadron and the White House Liaison Office under the Clinton and Bush administrations.

  • #85
    Jul 9, 2025 · 40 min

    An OSINT investigator’s toolkit

    There are OSINT tools that mirror or provide workarounds for hidden social media posts. Join us as we talk with an investigator who really knows his way around the internet, dark web, social platforms and more.

  • #84
    Jun 25, 2025 · 41 min

    AI as an insider threat

    AJ and Robert explore the shadowy side of AI — how some users are becoming addicted, confiding in it like a personal therapist and then gaining confidence to take risky actions in their lives and at work. They discuss what this could mean for insider threats and the broader impact on security.

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