{"id":3958,"date":"2025-07-28T09:14:02","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T07:14:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enthec.com\/?p=3958"},"modified":"2025-07-28T09:52:26","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T07:52:26","slug":"applying-osint-to-cybersecurity-a-valuable-guide-for-professionals-and-teams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/enthec.com\/en\/applying-osint-to-cybersecurity-a-valuable-guide-for-professionals-and-teams\/","title":{"rendered":"Applying OSINT to cybersecurity: A valuable guide for professionals and teams"},"content":{"rendered":"
Protecting the information<\/b> is no longer just a task for large corporations or government departments. Every company, regardless of size, is exposed to risks that evolve at a dizzying pace. <\/span><\/p>\n In this context,<\/span> open source intelligence (OSINT) <\/b> has become a key tool in cybersecurity. But what exactly does applying OSINT mean in the professional field, and how can it make a difference in an increasingly hostile digital environment? <\/span><\/p>\n Before delving into the details, it’s worth highlighting the role of Kartos, Enthec’s solution designed specifically for companies seeking to elevate their cybersecurity strategy to the next level.<\/span> Kartos <\/b>allows you to continuously monitor your exposure to external threats, automating processes for collecting and analyzing public information about the company, its employees, and its digital infrastructure.<\/span><\/p>\n  <\/p>\n The term OSINT<\/span> (Open Source Intelligence)<\/span><\/i>refers to a process by which publicly available information is collected, analyzed, and utilized,  <\/span>information that is legally accessible to anyone, to obtain practical knowledge.<\/b><\/p>\n In cybersecurity, this means detecting potential attack vectors before they are exploited, finding leaked information from an organization, or anticipating vulnerabilities using data available on the network.<\/span><\/p>\n  <\/p>\n Applying OSINT techniques enables security teams to<\/span> anticipate threats, <\/b>gain a deeper understanding of their public exposure, and identify and address weaknesses before malicious actors can exploit them. It’s like conducting an audit from the attacker’s point of view. <\/span><\/p>\n Among the most relevant benefits, the following stand out:<\/span><\/p>\n All of this can be accomplished without compromising the legality of the process, as all the information is extracted from<\/span> open-source OSINT sources<\/b>, including search engines, social networks, public databases, forums, among others.<\/span><\/p>\n  <\/p>\n  <\/p>\n Although there are many methodologies, the OSINT process is typically divided into<\/span> five fundamental phases.<\/b> Understanding them is key to effectively integrating this discipline into cybersecurity workflows. <\/span><\/p>\n Before you start searching for data, it’s essential to know what you’re looking for. This could include research on a specific company’s exposure, a  <\/span>manager’s fingerprint<\/span><\/a>, or the<\/span> evaluation of an external supplier<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n This is where open-source OSINT comes in: from Google and social media, to logs, <\/span>DNS<\/span><\/a> records,<\/span> pastebin<\/span> <\/i>services, forums on the<\/span> deep web<\/span><\/i>, or platforms like Shodan or Have I Been Pwned.<\/span><\/p>\n At this stage, we utilize<\/span> automated or semi-automated OSINT tools to facilitate the gathering of large amounts of information. <\/b>. This is essential to document this phase well, so that the data is traceable and verifiable.<\/span><\/p>\n Data alone is worthless if it’s not interpreted correctly. Here, the collected information is analyzed, irrelevant information is discarded, and hypotheses about potential risks or vulnerabilities are generated. <\/span><\/p>\n Once the level of exposure is understood, action is necessary:<\/b> delete sensitive information, <\/span>change leaked passwords<\/span><\/a>, and contact platforms to remove unauthorized content, among other measures.<\/span><\/p>\n  <\/p>\n OSINT is often associated with specific investigative tasks, such as “ethical hacking.” However,  <\/span>the true power of OSINT lies in its integration into a continuous defense strategy<\/b>, known as CTEM (Continuous Threat Exposure Management).<\/span><\/p>\n In this sense,<\/span> Kartos allows you to make that leap in quality<\/b> by offering:<\/span><\/p>\n With a tool like Kartos, companies can stop being defensive and start <\/span>playing offense digitally,<\/b> understanding what sensitive information is being leaked or published without authorization.<\/span><\/p>\n  <\/p>\n In addition to having adequate tools, it is essential to develop<\/span> operational routines and internal policies<\/b> that allow you to get the most out of OSINT:<\/span><\/p>\n The use of OSINT in cybersecurity is not a fad or a mere technical curiosity. It is a real necessity in a context where  <\/span>every leaked or mismanaged piece of data can be a security breach.<\/b>. Therefore, adopting a proactive approach, with tools like Enthec’s Kartos, can mean a considerable advantage for companies that prioritize their <\/span>digital security<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Cybersecurity is not just about reacting to incidents; <\/span>it’s about anticipating them.<\/b> And to anticipate, nothing better than seeing what the attackers see.<\/span><\/p>\n Discover Kartos, our solution that automates and monitors your exposure to digital threats. Start protecting your organization from a professional, real-time OSINT perspective.  <\/span>Contact us<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Enthec, specialists in cyber surveillance, OSINT, and proactive digital exposure management. With solutions like Kartos for businesses and  <\/span>Qondar<\/span> <\/a>for individual users, we help prevent rather than cure.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Protecting the information is no longer just a task for large corporations or government departments. Every company, regardless of size, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":3956,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[44],"tags":[24,32,38,78],"class_list":["post-3958","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cybersecurity-en","tag-cybersecurity","tag-kartos-en","tag-organizations","tag-prevention"],"yoast_head":"\nWhat is OSINT?<\/b><\/h2>\n
Why is OSINT important in cybersecurity?<\/b><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nThe OSINT process step by step<\/b><\/h2>\n
1. Definition of objectives<\/b><\/h3>\n
2. Selection of OSINT sources<\/b><\/h3>\n
3. Data collection<\/b><\/h3>\n
4. Analysis and correlation<\/b><\/h3>\n
5. Presentation and performance<\/b><\/h3>\n
Apply OSINT with a strategic vision<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Good practices for applying OSINT in teams<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Do you want to know what information about your company is circulating online before it’s too late?<\/b><\/h3>\n