Throughout Deep Dive， you will deep-dive into the tradecraft utilized by specialists in open-source intelligence （OSINT） gathering。 This book serves as a reference for gathering publicly available data and understanding the intelligence lifecycle to translate data into actionable intelligence。 We'll be studying real-life cases to better understand the data collection and analysis processes; those strategies you should implement when hunting for open-source information， and the critical art of thinking like an adversary。 We'll review specialized areas of focus， such as but not limited to diving deep into an ocean of murky territory known as the maritime dynamic， and the uncomfortable actuality of Internet of Things （IoT） devices and the doors they can open into an environment。 Together we'll dissect real-world examples in OSINT investigations through the eyes of experts to solidify your comfort and confidence in this field。

Topics we'll be discussing include but are not limited to:

Improving operational security （OPSEC） for the individual， entity， and national security team。 Reaching greater depths in your intelligence gathering and analysis skills。 Underlining and understanding the need for a strict and safe supply chain practice。 Increasing individual and team awareness of how an adversary utilizes data for illicit purposes。 Opening doors with a new set of skills to challenge the mind and develop one's passion and abilities。