The Briefing Room
Notes on tradecraft, opsec, and the intelligence lifecycle — every article, sorted by topic.
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Getting Started
Ethics & Mindset
OPSEC & Tradecraft
Intelligence Lifecycle
Misinformation & Disinformation
Career & Reflections
Getting Started
For beginners figuring out where to start and what OSINT actually looks like day to day.
So, You Want to Get Into OSINT?
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Mrs. OSINT
— Feb 28, 2025
Getting Started in OSINT
MO
Mrs. OSINT
— Mar 21, 2025
OSINT 101: Essential Google Search Hacks to Start Your Journey
MO
Mrs. OSINT
— Mar 14, 2025
Where in the OSINT World Do You Belong?
MO
Mrs. OSINT
— Mar 28, 2025
Not Another Tools List: Let's Talk OSINT Skills
MO
Mrs. OSINT
— Apr 7, 2025
Soft Skills, Sharp Mind: What Makes a Digital Detective
MO
Mrs. OSINT
— Jun 9, 2025
Ethics & Mindset
On staying grounded, thinking clearly, and knowing when to pump the brakes.
Should I Be Doing This? A Beginner's Guide to Ethics in OSINT
MO
Mrs. OSINT
— Apr 14, 2025
Don't Overthink Your OSINT Journey: Your Path Will Be Unique
MO
Mrs. OSINT
— Apr 28, 2025
Nothing New? Look Again.
MO
Mrs. OSINT
— Jun 23, 2025
The Lesson I Didn't Expect to Learn This Week.
MO
Mrs. OSINT
— Jun 3, 2025
OPSEC & Tradecraft
Protecting your own footprint while you investigate someone else's.
The Intelligence Lifecycle
A six-part breakdown of the framework behind every investigation.
The Intelligence Lifecycle Explained
MO
Mrs. OSINT
— Jul 14, 2025
The Intelligence Lifecycle: Phase 1 - Planning & Direction
MO
Mrs. OSINT
— Aug 4, 2025
The Intelligence Lifecycle: Phase 2 - Collection
MO
Mrs. OSINT
— Aug 25, 2025
The Intelligence Lifecyle: Phase 3 - Processing
MO
Mrs. OSINT
— Sep 2, 2025
The Intelligence Lifecycle: Phase 4 - Analysis
MO
Mrs. OSINT
— Oct 13, 2025
The Intelligence Lifecycle: Phase 5 - Dissemination
MO
Mrs. OSINT
— Oct 20, 2025
Misinformation & Disinformation
Stories and tradecraft on spotting what isn't real.
Career & Reflections
Certifications, milestones, and looking back on the journey so far.
