WAPI Member News: Announcing New Speaker – Joshua Richards
We are pleased to announce that Joshua Richards, founder of OSINT Praxis, will be joining us as a at the upcoming WAPI Conference.
Joshua brings a wealth of experience in digital footprint management, privacy consulting, and OSINT training, offering a highly practical and relevant perspective for modern investigators working in an increasingly digital landscape.
About the Speaker
Joshua Richards is the founder of OSINT Praxis, where he specialises in digital footprint management, privacy consulting, and training.
With over a decade dedicated to helping individuals and businesses understand their online exposure, Joshua focuses on identifying and fixing the vulnerabilities that most people don’t know exist. His approach combines technical precision with a passion for the human side of security.
With experience spanning both the public and private sectors, Joshua brings a grounded and practical perspective to his work. In addition to his consulting, he is a member of the leadership team for the UK OSINT Community, helping to shape the future of the industry through education and collaboration.
Workshop: OSINT for Private Investigators: From Online Clues to Real-World Impact
In this workshop, Joshua Richards, founder of OSINT Praxis, will demonstrate how open-source intelligence techniques can be used by private investigators to uncover critical information hidden in plain sight online.
Drawing on a real investigation where OSINT analysis helped identify an individual planning a serious violent offence, Joshua will walk attendees through the investigative process and show how publicly available data can be used to trace identities, uncover connections, and escalate intelligence appropriately.
The session will focus on practical OSINT techniques that private investigators can apply in their own work, even without large teams or specialist resources.
Attendees will learn how to:
• Trace digital identities across multiple online platforms
• Use investigative pivots between social media, email, and online forums
• Preserve online evidence before it disappears
• Use simple automation tools to support investigative research
• Integrate OSINT techniques into traditional private investigation work
This session will highlight how OSINT can become a powerful tool for modern investigators and how digital research can lead to meaningful real-world outcomes.
Why This Matters
As the investigative landscape continues to evolve, the ability to effectively gather and interpret digital intelligence is becoming essential. Joshua’s session is designed to give members practical, actionable skills that can be applied immediately in both corporate and private investigations.
Book Your Place
Tickets are now available, and we encourage all members to secure their place early.
You can view full event details and purchase tickets here:
https://wapi.org/events/
We look forward to seeing you there.