COD Black Ops 7: Escalation "Cost of Business" Intel Guide

The “Cost of Business” Intel is tucked inside Escalation, and grabbing it is easier when you know exactly where to look. This quick guide walks you through the exact route, the room you need to reach, and the key visual cues so you can secure the intel in one smooth run—no backtracking, no confusion.

Cost of Business Intel: Location

In the Escalation mission, the “The Cost of Business” intel is in the server room. After defeating Priya, skip the terminal and enter the small side office on the same side. On the desk, in front of an open laptop, you’ll find a USB stick—that’s the collectible.

Cost of Business Intel: Step-by-step guide

Step 1

Progress through the Escalation mission until you defeat Priya and reach the server room with the main terminal objective.

Step 2

Don’t use the main terminal yet. Instead, look for the small side office next to the entry door on the same side as the terminal.

Step 3

Enter the side office (through the door or by hopping through the glass) and check the desk with the open laptop—pick up the USB stick in front of it to collect “The Cost of Business.”