Know what attackers can see, and what they are saying about you
Cyber threat intelligence and strategic OSINT investigations that turn public information into decisions.
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What are cyber threat intelligence and OSINT investigations?
Cyber threat intelligence puts the threats that matter to your organisation in context: who might target you, how, and which weaknesses they are most likely to use. Open-source intelligence (OSINT) investigations gather and analyse publicly available information about your organisation, people and brands.
Strategic OSINT investigations can reveal exposed data, impersonation, leaked credentials and the information an attacker would use to prepare an approach. Our analysts report what they find with context and recommended actions, alongside the rest of your results in the Rootshell Platform.
The benefits of cyber threat intelligence and OSINT investigations for your business
See your organisation the way an attacker researching you would.
Identify potential exposure
Find exposed data, leaked credentials, impersonation and other public information that could be used against you.
Proactive defence
Understand the threats relevant to your sector and your business, so effort goes where it counts.
Prepare your response
Know what is being said and shared about you, and be ready to act on it.
Better visibility and control
Combine intelligence with your own findings, so priorities reflect both exposure and threat.
Stay compliant
Provide evidence of threat-informed risk management for boards, customers and regulators.
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The Rootshell Platform is a neutral, centralised hub for managing vulnerabilities and protecting against threats, providing you with a single source of cyber security truth.
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Comprehensive cyber threat intelligence and OSINT investigations tailored to your needs
Elevate your security with a customisable, all-in-one solution tailored to your unique objectives, risk appetite, and budget.
Build your package:
- Penetration Tests
- Managed Vulnerability Scanning (MVS)
- Attack Surface Management (ASM)
- Red Team Assessments
- We help you choose the services that best fit your needs
- Solutions tailored to meet your team’s objectives, risk appetite, and budget
Plus receive your results an data through The Rootshell Platform
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Reasons to work with us
For cyber threat intelligence and OSINT investigations, Rootshell combines accredited testers with the Rootshell Platform, so every finding is easy to track and fix.
All your results in one place
Findings, retests and fixes sit in the Rootshell Platform alongside your other testing and scanner results, so progress is easy to track.
Accredited, experienced testers
Delivered by experienced testers. Rootshell is CREST registered, Cyber Scheme accredited, ISO 27001 certified, an IASME Cyber Essentials Plus certification body, and NCSC CHECK scheme accredited.
Recognised standards
Sources and methods are documented, and OSINT work uses publicly available sources.
Clear reports, clear next steps
Clear, prioritised findings with practical fix advice, and retesting to confirm that fixes have worked.
How we deliver it
Scope, questions and timing are agreed with you first, and results are delivered as clear, usable reports.
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Threat intelligence and OSINT compared with attack surface scan
| Threat intelligence and OSINT | Attack surface scan | |
|---|---|---|
| Source | Publicly available information and threat reporting | Your internet-facing systems |
| Question answered | What could an attacker learn about us, and who might target us | What is exposed and what has changed |
| Output | Context, exposure and risk | Lists of assets and weaknesses |
| Used together | Adds attacker view and priority | Provides ongoing coverage |
Common questions about cyber threat intelligence and OSINT
What is OSINT?
Open-source intelligence is information anyone can find, such as websites, social media, public records and leaked data. We use it to show what an attacker could learn about your organisation.
What does a threat intelligence service give me?
Context on the threats that are relevant to your business, so you can decide what to fix first.
Do you access private systems?
No. OSINT uses publicly available sources only.
Can it support other tests?
Yes. It often feeds social engineering, red team and attack surface work.
Last reviewed: 5 November 2026. Written and reviewed by the Rootshell R&D team. Rootshell was founded six years ago and is founder-led, drawing on more than 30 years of industry experience from previous successful businesses. We deliver thousands of testing days every year. CREST registered, Cyber Scheme accredited, ISO 27001 certified, an IASME Cyber Essentials Plus certification body, and NCSC CHECK scheme accredited.
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