Intel Codex

What is Intel Codex?

Intel Codex is an operational manual for digital investigators, security analysts, and OSINT practitioners, containing:

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for investigations and security assessments
Platform-specific guides for social media and communications
Case studies with practical applications
Malware analysis and penetration testing methods
Legal, ethical, and OPSEC frameworks

All content reflects current best practices and is actively maintained.

📊 By the Numbers

28+ SOPs across all disciplines | 16 Investigation Guides | 13 Security Procedures | 9 CTF Resources

Main Sections

OSINT Investigations

Comprehensive investigation techniques, platform guides, and operational procedures for conducting digital investigations.

Quick Links:

Investigation Techniques Index - Complete guide to investigation workflows
Platform-Specific SOPs - Twitter/X, Instagram, Telegram, LinkedIn, Reddit, TikTok, Bluesky
Investigation Techniques - Entity dossiers, collection logs, legal/ethics, OPSEC

Core SOPs:

Legal & Ethics Review - Pre-investigation compliance
OPSEC Planning - Operational security for investigations
Entity Dossier - Person/org profiling templates
Collection Log - Evidence tracking and chain of custody
Image/Video OSINT - Reverse search, geolocation, metadata
Web/DNS/WHOIS - Infrastructure analysis
Financial/AML OSINT - Blockchain, company records, sanctions

Case Studies

Real-world investigation workflows and example cases demonstrating practical application of techniques.

Available Cases:

Investigation Workflow Guide - Standard investigation process
Case Management README - How to structure and document cases
2025-001: Example Investigation - Crypto scammer investigation walkthrough
Glossary - Common terms and definitions

What You'll Learn:

How to structure an investigation from start to finish
Proper evidence collection and documentation
Entity profiling and relationship mapping
Escalation procedures for sensitive cases
Report writing and disclosure

Security Operations

Malware analysis procedures, penetration testing methodologies, and security assessment frameworks.

Penetration Testing

Comprehensive guides for offensive security operations across multiple domains.

Quick Links:

Pentesting Index - Complete pentesting guide

Available SOPs:

Security Analysis Procedures

Procedures for analyzing malicious software, cryptographic systems, and security implementations.

Quick Links:

Analysis Index - Complete analysis guide

Available SOPs:

Malware Analysis - Static and dynamic analysis procedures
Forensics Investigation - Precedures and workflow
Reverse Engineering - Binary analysis techniques
Cryptography Analysis - Crypto system evaluation
Hash Generation Methods - Evidence integrity verification

CTF & Hands-On Practice

Resources for Capture The Flag competitions and practical skill development.

Available Resources:

Student Exercises - Hands-on investigation practice scenarios
CTF Challenge Methodology - Systematic approach to CTF competitions
Writeups - Documented solutions from real CTF challenges
Practice Guides - Step-by-step tutorials for common challenge types

Skills Covered:

Binary exploitation and reverse engineering
Web application vulnerabilities
Cryptography challenges
Digital forensics puzzles

How to Use Intel Codex

For Investigators

Foundations: Legal & Ethics + OPSEC first
Platform: Choose from Platform SOPs
Document: Use Collection Log and Entity Dossier
Learn: Study Case Studies and Student Exercises

For Security Analysts

Start here: Pentesting Index or Malware Analysis SOP
Evidence integrity: Hash Generation
Specialized: Choose SOPs based on assessment scope

For Researchers

Browse Investigation Index and Case Studies for real-world applications.

🧭 Navigation Tips

Sidebar - Explore all sections hierarchically
Search (top right) - Find specific techniques or platforms
Index pages - Comprehensive navigation hubs:
Tags - Discover related content across sections

🎓 Learning Paths

6 specialized learning tracks - Choose based on your career goals

Path 1: Investigations Specialist

Timeline: 6 weeks

Week 1-2: Legal & Ethics, OPSEC, Platform basics
Week 3-4: Advanced techniques (Image/Video, Financial)
Week 5-6: Practice investigations, report writing

Path 2: Security Analyst

Timeline: 6 weeks

Week 1-2: Malware Analysis fundamentals
Week 3-4: Reverse Engineering basics
Week 5-6: Advanced malware analysis, IOC generation

Path 3: Penetration Tester

Timeline: 6 weeks

Week 1-2: Web Application Security (OWASP Top 10)
Week 3-4: Linux/AD pentesting
Week 5-6: Mobile/Firmware security testing

Path 4: Bug Bounty Hunter

Timeline: 6 weeks

Week 1-2: Web App Security + Bug Bounty SOP
Week 3-4: Vulnerability Research techniques
Week 5-6: Practice on bug bounty platforms (HackerOne, Bugcrowd)

Path 5: CTF Competitor

Timeline: 6 weeks

Week 1-2: Reverse Engineering + Cryptography
Week 3-4: Binary exploitation, Web challenges
Week 5-6: Practice CTFs (HTB, TryHackMe, picoCTF)

Path 6: Digital Forensics Investigator

Timeline: 6 weeks

Week 1-2: Forensics Investigation fundamentals + Hash Generation
Week 3-4: Malware Analysis basics + incident response
Week 5-6: Memory forensics, timeline analysis, and evidence reporting

🚀 Quick Start

Prerequisites

Obsidian v1.0 or higher
Git (optional, for cloning)

Installation

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/gl0bal01/intel-codex.git

# Open in Obsidian
# File → Open Vault → Select the cloned folder

First Steps

Open the vault in Obsidian
Review the Main Sections above to understand the structure
Before any investigation, review Legal & Ethics SOP
Choose a Learning Path based on your goals

Repository Structure

ObsidianVault/
├── README.md                      # ← You are here (main navigation hub)
├── Investigations/                # OSINT techniques & platform guides
│   ├── Platforms/                # Platform-specific SOPs (Twitter, Telegram, Instagram, etc.)
│   └── Techniques/               # Investigation methods (OPSEC, legal, image analysis, etc.)
├── Security/                      # Malware analysis & pentesting
│   ├── Analysis/                 # Malware, forensic, reverse engineering, cryptography
│   └── Pentesting/               # Web, mobile, AD, vulnerability research
└── Cases/                        # Investigation management & examples
    ├── Case-Template/            # Blank case structure for new investigations
    └── 2025-001-Example-Investigation/  # Complete case example

✨ What Makes This Different

Copy-Paste Ready - All commands provided for Windows/Linux/macOS
Heavily Cross-Referenced - SOPs link to related procedures and workflows
Learning Paths Included - 6 structured 6-week learning tracks
Real Examples - Complete investigation case examples
Templates Included - Blank case structure for starting investigations
Legal/Ethical First - Every SOP includes legal boundaries and ethical considerations
Practical over theoretical - Every SOP is based on real-world operations
OPSEC by default - Operational security considerations in every procedure

Content Philosophy

Intel Codex follows these principles:

Practical over theoretical: Every SOP is based on real-world operations
Legal and ethical first: All techniques emphasize compliance and responsible use
OPSEC by default: Operational security considerations in every procedure
Living documentation: Regular updates based on field experience
Template-driven: Reusable templates for consistent documentation

Related Resources

Want to strengthen your OSINT fundamentals? Explore OSINT Foundations for deep dives into theory, sockpuppet tradecraft, and strategic intelligence frameworks.

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Cybersecurity – Core security concepts, defensive strategies, and best practices
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AI – Resources on artificial intelligence, machine learning, and applied automation
Cheatsheets – Concise reference materials and command quick guides

🤝 Contributing

Contributions welcome! See CONTRIBUTING.md for detailed guidelines on:

How to submit changes
File naming and folder structure conventions
Content requirements and style guide
Review process

Quick summary: Fork → Create branch → Make changes → Update navigation → Submit PR

⚖️ Legal & Ethics

IMPORTANT: This vault is for educational and authorized investigative purposes only.

Always review Legal & Ethics SOP before investigations
Respect privacy laws (GDPR, CCPA, local regulations)
Only investigate with proper authorization
Escalate sensitive crimes appropriately (see Escalation SOP)

Disclaimer: Users are responsible for compliance with applicable laws.

📄 License

Licensed under the MIT License. If you use or fork this vault, please provide attribution.

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