Workshop B: 13.00 – 16.00
OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) and maintaining operational security to prevent online fraud and social engineering
As technology evolves exponentially, new technologies are revolutionising fraud detection and prevention. While new technologies like OSINT present powerful opportunities, they equally bring new challenges. To remain ahead of ever-evolving tech and fraudsters who exploit it, it is of paramount importance to prepare your organisation to leverage OSINT and other new technologies in its fraud control strategy.
This workshop will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to integrate OSINT into your organisation’s counter fraud strategy. Led by a Cyber Crime Detective from the British Transport Police, you will learn how to harness data to enhance detection, prevention, and investigatory efforts. This workshop will provide critical insights into the following:
- Introducing OSINT and the importance of Operational Security in business
- Exploring real-world implications of poor Operational Security
- Understanding the threat landscape, including types of online fraud, social engineering tactics and case studies of security breaches
- Identifying vulnerabilities in sample business scenarios
- Developing best practices for Operational security through strong policies and training on security awareness
- Simulating social engineering attacks and discussing how to handle real attacks
- Leveraging public data for intelligence gathering
- Balancing information gathering with privacy concerns
Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance and future-proof your organisation’s fraud control strategy with the powerful capabilities of OSINT and other emerging technologies!
About your workshop leader:
Richard Gentile, Cyber Protect Officer and Cyber Crime Detective, British Transport Police (UK)
Richard is a Detective with the British Transport Police, specialising in cybersecurity within the UK’s national railway. Richard’s passion lies in the intersection of law enforcement and technology. With 8 years of experience in law enforcement and an MSc in Cyber Defence and Information Assurance, Richard’s deep understanding of the evolving cyber landscape enables him to safeguard his organisation’s critical infrastructure against cyber-enabled attacks. Richard was honoured with national cyber awards in 2022 and counter fraud awards in 2023, reflecting his dedication and contributions to the industry.