Monthly Personal OSINT Checklist for Identity Exposure
A practical monthly open-source intelligence checklist to keep your public identity exposure under control.
Week 1: name and username sweep
Search for full name variants, old handles, and employer-linked queries. Record new findings only.
Week 2: reverse image check
Run key profile photos through layered reverse image searches and classify findings by confidence.
Week 3: people-search and broker review
Check high-risk directories and submit removals where exposure includes current contact or location data.
Week 4: close, verify, and plan
Update status, verify completed removals, and schedule next-cycle priorities.
Keep metrics simple
Track open high-risk items, closure time, and recurrence count. These three numbers are enough for most personal programs.
Quick FAQ
Do I need paid tools for this checklist?
Not always. Paid tools can help scale, but disciplined process creates most of the value.
How long should the monthly cycle take?
Roughly 60-120 minutes when your tracker is clean and maintained.