Cut Through the Noise: OSINT Techniques for Critical Threat Detection

During high-profile events—elections, major sporting events, breaking news—threat actor activity surges. Analysts face an enormous influx of data, from dark web discussions and disinformation campaigns to financial anomalies and physical security threats.

The challenge? Separating real threats from the noise, fast.

In this session, we’ll walk through proven OSINT methodologies to help you make sense of this surge in data and identify real threats.

You’ll learn how to:

• Streamline intelligence workflows to process large volumes of information efficiently.
• Turn real-time data into actionable insights that support security and investigative teams.
• Recognize early warning signs of emerging threats across online and physical spaces.

Meet The Speaker

Nicole Eshenbaugh

Nicole Eshenbaugh is a Senior Strategic Advisor at Flashpoint, helping clients optimize Flashpoint’s tools, workflows, and best practices for effective threat detection and response. With deep expertise in cybersecurity and intelligence, Nicole has held key roles at TD, Kroll, and GE Digital, focusing on strategic cyber intelligence and threat analysis. She holds a Master’s degree in Security and Intelligence Studies from the University of Pittsburgh, along with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology.