My name is Mauricio Lima (Minotaur), and I started my professional career at the age of 10. At 11, a workplace accident changed my life, leading me to discover computers at 15. At that time, I excelled in my class and the following year I became an instructor. My dream has always been to change the world, even if they told me I was crazy.

Today, I am committed to projects that can make real positive changes in the world, with a special focus on OPSEC to protect democracies against disinformation.

I believe that OPSEC is essential in a world marked by cyberwarfare. Democratic regimes are constantly under attack, and the most significant battle is taking place in the cyber environment. By producing high-quality educational material on OPSEC for cyber defense, my goal is to empower ordinary people to protect themselves.

I started the OPSEC for OSINT project [link here], covering everything from basic concepts, such as understanding the adversary [link here], to building resilient HOST machines [link here] that mitigate the main types of cyberattacks today. In addition, I explore additional configurations such as rotating proxy and recommended and consolidated OPSEC and security tools.

The table of contents provides material for over 40 weeks. To carry out this work and send the content to the community through weekly newsletters, containing ebooks, infographics, spreadsheets, and templates, I count on your help.

Living in a third world country limits my ability to do this work without sponsorship. Your support is crucial for me to dedicate myself exclusively to this project.

The funds will be used to contribute to a more democratic, just, and prosperous world, by protecting those on the frontlines of attacks. In addition, I plan to do a 12-month exchange to become fluent in English, the universal language. Your collaboration is essential, whether with $5 dollars or larger amounts.

If you are part of the OSINT community, defenders of democracy, or a democratic government that will have elections in 2024, I am open to long-term proposals. Together, we can make a difference.