Our Approach
ODINT employs proprietary methodologies developed specifically for analyzing government digital infrastructure. Our approach combines custom research frameworks with established open-source intelligence tools to ensure comprehensive, reproducible results.
Core Principles
- Passive reconnaissance only - no active exploitation
- Public data only - all research is reproducible
- Ethical standards - journalist/activist data protected
- Full documentation - methodology always published
- Independent - no government or corporate influence
Passive Reconnaissance
All ODINT research uses exclusively passive techniques. We never attempt to exploit vulnerabilities, gain unauthorized access, or conduct any form of active intrusion. Our methods are limited to collecting and analyzing publicly accessible information.
Reproducibility
Every finding we publish can be independently verified. We document our methodologies in detail so that other researchers, journalists, and organizations can reproduce our results. This transparency is fundamental to our credibility and the scientific validity of our work.
Data Collection
Our data collection follows strict protocols:
- Only publicly accessible endpoints are queried
- Rate limiting is respected to avoid service disruption
- All collected data is timestamped and archived
- Chain of custody is maintained for evidentiary purposes
- Sensitive personal data is handled according to our protection policies
Analysis Framework
Our analysis framework combines automated scanning with manual verification. Automated tools identify potential exposures, while human analysts verify findings and assess their significance. This two-stage approach minimizes false positives while ensuring comprehensive coverage.
Open Source Tools
While our methodologies are proprietary, we rely heavily on established open-source tools that are widely used in the security research community. This ensures our technical approaches are sound and our findings can be validated using commonly available software.