Digital Intelligence: Secure Communication Protocols and Operational Security
Every time an investigator tracks a suspect online, they leave a digital footprint that flows right back to them, tipping off the very targets they're trying to catch and putting themselves at risk.
Every time an investigator tracks a suspect online, they leave a digital footprint that flows right back to them, tipping off the very targets they're trying to catch and putting themselves at risk. In this heavily requested reWandt episode, Professor Adam Scott Wandt outlines the critical rules of Digital OPSEC for modern investigators. If you visit a cyber criminal's website on your office computer, they instantly know who you are. Discover the rigorous operational protocols used to mask an investigator's digital and physical presence—from cash-purchased burner phones to hardware network firewalls. Explore more OPSEC deep dives at https://reWandt.com. #reWandt #Opsec #OperationalSecurity
Key Takeaways & Core Ideas
- ▪The risks investigators face when tracking suspects online.
- ▪How digital footprints can tip off targets and compromise operations.
- ▪Essential operational security (OPSEC) protocols for law enforcement.
Source Excerpt
"Every time an investigator tracks a suspect online, they leave a digital footprint that flows right back to them, tipping off the very targets they're trying to catch and putting themselves at risk."
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