Richard Smith

Richard is a Lead Analyst in CyberCX Intelligence with over 14 years of operational policing experience across Australia and the United Kingdom. At CyberCX, Richard leads the Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) team, specialising in data exposure management and the identification and tracking of stolen credentials across dark web marketplaces to safeguard clients against cyber threats. He also performs OSINT assessments on key individuals within organisations, helping to reduce their online footprint and raise awareness of potential attack vectors. Richard is dedicated to delivering actionable, real-world insights that enhance organisational security postures.

In his previous career as a police officer in the UK, Richard served in both uniformed and covert roles, before transitioning to the Western Australia Police Force (WAPol). In his specialised role within WAPol's Technology Crime Service, Richard worked as a Covert Online Operative, conducting detailed digital investigations across social media platforms, the dark web, and encrypted communication applications.