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# Authentic8 Silo Workspace

| **Authentic8 Silo Workspace** | **Quick Overview**                                                                                                                         |
| ----------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| URL                           | <https://authentic8.com/>                                                                                                                  |
| What it does                  | Isolates the analyst from the target environment, enabling safe and anonymous investigation without exposing identity, device, or network. |
| How to use it                 | Launch session → Configure identity/location → Conduct research → Use tools (Gofer, Collector, Case Manager) → Export findings.            |
| Cost                          | Paid (subscription-based).                                                                                                                 |
| Account required              | Yes.                                                                                                                                       |
| Cookies                       | Isolated in remote browser; not stored locally.                                                                                            |
| Ownership                     | Authentic8 - a private cybersecurity and secure browsing technology company headquartered in Redwood City, Northern California.            |
| Use in Reporting              | Ensures safe, attributable, and reproducible research.                                                                                     |

### What does Authentic8 Silo Workspace do?

Silo Workspace provides researchers a secure environment from which to conduct their research. It provides an isolated browser with managed attribution, so the researcher can appear as if they are originating from one of hundreds of locations around the world. This is done through a variety of network connections from Data Centers (similar in use to a VPN), locally purchased ISP connections to increase legitimacy, and multiple different cellular connections.&#x20;

**The lowdown:** Rather than executing web content on the analyst's device, browsing sessions run within Authentic8's cloud infrastructure, reducing exposure to malware, tracking, and attribution risks.

### How to Use:

**1. Download Silo Workspace from the Authentic8 website or use through the web client. After logging in, you can create a new workspace through the Launcher or select from one of your existing workspaces.**

<img src="/files/KMI8LCYoHRsjARKNWp9G" alt="" height="288" width="602">

**2. Workspaces can be used similarly to how a researcher would use a typical browser.**&#x20;

<img src="/files/GjqeRDtYzIyXlXa1Txyk" alt="" height="279" width="602">

**3. Use built in tools such as:**

* **Gofer** – reduces manual searching by automatically executing queries across multiple OSINT tools and enabling fast pivoting between results.
* **Collector** – preserves online content as evidence, ensuring it can be reviewed, shared, and reproduced reliably.
* **Case Manager** – organises investigations, evidence, notes, and collected artefacts into structured cases.

<img src="/files/Hz57SZwQMZnkGkxK0Wfu" alt="" height="147" width="602">

### Cost

* [ ] Free
* [ ] Partially Free
* [x] Paid

(Subscription-based).

## Data Processing

### Account Required:

* [x] Yes
* [ ] No

### Cookies:&#x20;

Isolated in remote browser; not stored locally.

### Use in Reporting

Authentic8 Silo Workspace is particularly well suited to threat intelligence teams, law enforcement, journalists, corporate investigators, and due diligence professionals who require secure and attributable online research.&#x20;

Its integrated workflow tools help researchers collect, organise, and export intelligence while reducing operational security risks. Researchers can export screenshots, collected files, browsing artefacts, and case data for inclusion in intelligence reports, investigations, and evidential packages.&#x20;

You can [view use cases here.](https://authentic8.com/use-cases/)

| **Capabilities**                        | **Limitations**                                                            |
| --------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Remote browser isolation.               | Dependent on internet connectivity.                                        |
| Identity and geolocation configuration. | Requires subscription.                                                     |
| Integrated OSINT tools.                 | Some websites may still detect automated or managed browsing environments. |
| Secure session handling.                | Certain platform restrictions may still apply depending on target sites.   |
| Exportable research data.               | <p><br></p>                                                                |

### Summary

Authentic8’s strongest role is as a secure, attributed collection platform that sits between planning and analysis, enabling investigators to gather information safely, anonymously, and in a way that preserves evidence for later analysis and reporting.

### Ownership

Authentic8 is a private cybersecurity and secure browsing technology company headquartered in Redwood City, Northern California.&#x20;

### Ethical Considerations

* Should be used in accordance with legal and organizational policies; anonymity capabilities could be misused if not properly governed.
* Managed attribution should be used responsibly and not for unauthorised access, fraud, or deception that violates legal or ethical standards.
* Data collection activities should respect privacy regulations and data protection requirements.
* Evidence gathered should be handled according to evidential integrity and chain-of-custody requirements where applicable.
* Investigators should ensure that attribution management features are used for legitimate security, research, journalism, or investigative purposes.

### Related Tools:

* Cloudflare Browser Isolation
* Citrus Secure Private Access

#### Sources

<https://authentic8.com/>&#x20;

<https://authentic8.com/use-cases/>&#x20;

*With thanks to Stephen Sault from Authentic8 for submitting this tool to the OSINT Tool Library.*