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 Duration 7 hours

Course Outline

Introduction to Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)

  • Grasping core OSINT concepts and underlying principles
  • The significance of publicly available information in intelligence collection
  • Application of OSINT in business, security, research, and investigative fields
  • Ethical and legal frameworks governing information collection

Advanced Search Techniques

  • Enhancing search efficacy through the use of advanced search operators
  • Locating pertinent information across diverse online sources
  • Leveraging specialised search engines and targeted research methods
  • Assessing the credibility and precision of online data

Online Information Sources

  • Recognising key websites and platforms for in-depth research
  • Collecting data on individuals, organisations, and corporate entities
  • Examining publicly accessible records and digital assets
  • Validating and cross-referencing aggregated information

Digital Footprint Analysis

  • Comprehending the concept of digital footprints
  • Detecting online presence and potential information leakage
  • Analysing publicly shared personal and organisational data
  • Minimising the unnecessary exposure of sensitive information

Social Media Intelligence (SOCMINT)

  • Utilising social media platforms as intelligence assets
  • Employing research strategies for social media investigations
  • Evaluating profiles, networks, and public content
  • Acknowledging limitations and adhering to ethical boundaries

OSINT Tools and Investigation Resources

  • Survey of open-source intelligence instruments
  • Application of open-source software for data collection
  • Automating research processes where applicable
  • Structuring and recording intelligence outcomes

Introduction to the Dark Web and Online Anonymity

  • Understanding the Dark Web and its distinction from the surface web
  • Overview of privacy-centric networks and services
  • Insight into anonymity technologies
  • Security protocols when investigating online environments

Practical OSINT Investigation Workshop

  • Implementing OSINT techniques within realistic scenarios
  • Synthesising data from multiple information sources
  • Recording findings and evaluating the quality of evidence
  • Examining investigative approaches and industry best practices

Course Review and Q&A

  • Revisiting fundamental OSINT concepts and methods
  • Addressing common challenges and key takeaways
  • Providing practical recommendations for future application
  • Open forum for questions and answers

Requirements

A fundamental grasp of computers and internet usage.

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