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.

📊 Quick Stats

Total SOPs: 41+ Categories: Investigations (20) | Security (21) | CTF (9)

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🎯 First Time Here?

Start with these essentials before any investigation:

1. Legal & Ethics ← Must read - Compliance and boundaries
2. OPSEC Planning ← Critical - Protect your identity
3. Investigation Workflow ← Visual guide to the complete process
4. OSINT Glossary ← Learn the terminology

Then explore:

• Platform Guides for specific social media investigations
• Case Studies for real-world examples

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🔍 Investigations

Platform-Specific Guides

• X | Instagram | Telegram
• Discord | LinkedIn | Reddit
• TikTok | Bluesky
• Full Platforms Index

Investigation Techniques

• Legal & Ethics - Read before every investigation
• OPSEC Planning - Protect investigator identity
• Entity Dossier Building
• Collection Logging
• Image & Video Analysis
• Web, DNS & WHOIS
• Financial & AML
• Blockchain Investigation
• Mixer & Privacy-Pool Tracing
• Darkweb Investigation
• Reporting & Disclosure
• Sensitive Crime Escalation
• Full Techniques Index

Investigation Cases & Templates

• Investigation Cases - Complete examples, templates, student exercises
• Case Template - Blank case structure for new investigations
• Example Case - Full cryptocurrency scam investigation
• Investigation Workflow - Visual process guide with flowcharts
• OSINT Glossary - 100+ terms defined
• Student Exercises - Hands-on practice (3 exercises)

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🛡️ Security & Malware Analysis

Core Analysis & Research

• Malware Analysis
• Reverse Engineering
• Forensics Investigation
• Cryptography Analysis
• Hash Generation Methods
• Smart Contract Audit
• Cloud Forensics
• SaaS Log Forensics
• Email & BEC Forensics
• Full Analysis Index

Pentesting & Vulnerability Research

• Web Application Security
• Android)
• Firmware Reverse Engineering
• Vulnerability Research
• Active Directory Pentesting
• Linux Pentesting
• Bug Bounty Methodology
• Detection & Evasion Testing
• GCP)
• Wireless & RF Pentesting
• Container & Kubernetes Pentesting
• Full Pentesting Index

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🎯 Common Workflows

Starting an Investigation

1. Review Legal & Ethics ← Read first
2. Check OPSEC Planning ← Protect yourself
3. Choose platform: Platform SOPs
4. Log everything
5. Write report

Malware Analysis Workflow

1. Malware Analysis SOP ← Follow step-by-step
2. Reverse Engineering ← For deeper analysis
3. Hash Generation ← For identification

Forensics Investigation

1. Forensics Investigation ← Full methodology
2. Hash Generation ← Evidence integrity
3. Malware Analysis ← If malware is found

Web Pentesting

1. Web App Security ← OWASP Top 10
2. Bug Bounty ← If reporting
3. Vuln Research ← For 0-days

Binary Exploitation / CTF

1. Reverse Engineering
2. Vulnerability Research
3. Cryptography Analysis
4. CTF Methodology

Mobile Security Testing

1. Android)
2. Reverse Engineering ← For native code
3. Crypto Analysis ← For crypto flaws

IoT / Firmware Analysis

1. Firmware Reverse Engineering
2. Reverse Engineering ← For binaries
3. Vuln Research