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Bridging Intelligence and Evidence: How OSINT + DFIR Create Smarter Digital Investigations

In an era of relentless cyber-threats and ever-expanding digital footprints, organisations must rethink how they approach incident response and investigations. Two fields, often operating side by side, hold extraordinary power when brought together: open source intelligence (OSINT) and digital forensics and incident response (DFIR). As described in the article   “Paraben Corporation – Why OSINT + DFIR is the Ultimate Power Couple”   (September 23 2025), the synergy between OSINT and DFIR can dramatically improve how investigations are conducted. At the same time, proper decision-making during DFIR investigations hinges on understanding the types of evidence being handled. The article  “DFIR: The Importance of Understanding Types of Evidence When Making Decisions”  (October 7 2025) emphasises how direct evidence and circumstantial evidence play different roles – and the way an investigator treats them can determine whether a case is escalated or closed. The Combined V...