Open-source intelligence (OSINT) is becoming increasingly important as investigators confront rapidly expanding volumes of breach, malware, identity, financial, and communications data. Used effectively, OSINT can help investigative teams develop leads faster, strengthen attribution, and build a more complete picture of criminal activity.

Following a discussion at MeriTalk’s recent Shift Happens forum, MeriTalk sat down with Duncan Edwards, senior investigator at identity threat protection firm SpyCloud, to explore how federal investigators can prioritize digital intelligence, use artificial intelligence (AI) to improve investigative efficiency, validate information before using it in legal proceedings, and collaborate across organizational boundaries.