RAE BAKER is the foremost expert in Maritime Intelligence, focused on hunting vessels and tracking elusive AIS signals in her role as Senior OSINT Analyst in Adversary Intelligence. Rae specializes in Human Targeting and Corporate Reconnaissance, utilizing her skills to chart illicit organizations. These practiced skills serve well in Rae’s volunteer positions with OSINT-oriented non-profits and speaking engagements at Recon Village; DEFCON, Shmoocon, and the Layer 8 conference. Further emphasis on her skills and knowledge can be demonstrated in the certifications and awards she’s achieved, including Associate of ISC2 (CISSP), SANS GOSI, AWS Solutions Architect, and Trace Labs OSINT CTF First Place Black Badge as well as the Most Valuable OSINT badge.
Rae Baker has been a guest on 1 episode.
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S04 E01 - OSINT in the Maritime Domain with Rae Baker
January 27th, 2025 | Season 4 | 45 mins 53 secs
Rae Baker, a senior OSINT analyst specializing in maritime intelligence, discusses how open-source intelligence tools like AIS and satellite imagery can help detect suspicious shipping activity and sanctions evasion. Alongside host Nico "The Dutch OSINT Guy" Dekens and co-host David Cook, she explains how adversaries employ “shadow fleets,” spoof AIS signals, and use shell companies to obscure ownership. The episode highlights best practices for analysts, compliance teams, and insurers to mitigate risks through thorough due diligence, domain expertise, and AI-powered analysis.