Entity & Relationship Analysis

Pivot (Investigation)

A pivot in OSINT investigation is the technique of using one piece of discovered information to expand the investigation and uncover additional related data. For example, finding an email address might pivot to discovering associated usernames, which pivot to social media profiles, which reveal real names and locations. Effective pivoting is the hallmark of skilled OSINT analysis.

Entity CorrelationEntity correlation is the OSINT technique of identifying and mapping relationships between different entities such as people, organizations, domains, IP…
OSINT (Open Source Intelligence)Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) is the collection, analysis, and dissemination of information gathered from publicly available sources. These sources include…

Investigative Skills in Nexus that apply Pivot to a live case.

Public Username DiscoveryDiscover publicly documented usernames and handles associated with a named person, organization or project.Pro & Agency
Phone IntelligenceExamine numbering, line-type and carrier information without presenting it as proof of the subscriber’s identity.Pro & Agency

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Pivot (Investigation)

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