OSINT: Watching the World, One Pixel at a Time

In a world overflowing with data, the real power lies in knowing how to find what matters—and how to use it. Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) turns publicly available information into actionable insights, bridging the gap between scattered online traces and concrete conclusions. Whether it’s tracing a cyberattack’s origin, verifying breaking news, or uncovering hidden connections in a criminal investigation, OSINT is the quiet force behind many of today’s most critical breakthroughs.

At this seminar, you’ll explore how OSINT fuels cybersecurity operations, supports law enforcement, empowers journalists, and even aids humanitarian missions. You’ll see real investigative techniques in action, gain first-hand tips from experts in the field, and discover tools that can sharpen your own skills.

Arrive early for the hands-on workshop, where you’ll work directly with OSINT tools and follow a guided tutorial—turning theory into practical know-how. Whether you want to strengthen your professional toolkit or simply experience the thrill of uncovering hidden truths, this is your chance to learn from those who use OSINT to make a real-world impact.

Agenda

• 16:15 : Optional workshop
• • Christophe Moret - Fribourg Cybersecurity Seminar Committee
• 17:15 : End of workshop
  
  
• 17:15 : Reception of Attendees
• 17:30 : Welcome
• 17:35 : Diego Villagrasa, Specialist in OSINT investigations at the Fribourg Cantonal Police - OSINT for justice: police investigation methods
• 18:15 : Elisa Nannini & Antonio De La Torre, Founding members of OSINT Switzerland - Use OSINT tool APIs to improve results
  
• • The rise of the Internet and social media has resulted in vast quantities of data being generated and shared every second, much of which is accessible via APIs and other exposed services.
    In this presentation, we will demonstrate how open-source intelligence (OSINT) techniques can be used to gather valuable information on individuals and organizations from these sources, using real-world examples.
• 19h00 : Dimitri Zufferey, Co-Founder of INPACT - OSINT in journalistic investigations
• • In this presentation, we will show the results of an ongoing journalistic investigation.
• 19:45 : Aperitive and Networking

Slides / Languages

EN: The slides will be in English and the talks will be either in English, French, or German (according to the speaker's preference).

FR: Les transparents seront en anglais et les présentations pourront être faites en français, en anglais, ou en allemand (selon la préférence de l'orateur).

DE: Die Folien werden auf Englisch sein und die Vorträge können entweder auf Deutsch, Englisch oder Französisch gehalten werden (je nach Vorliebe des Sprechers).