OSINT Practitioner Course (Advanced OSINT) Training Course

OSINT Practitioner Course

Day 1

• Legalities & Legislation
  • Understand the legislative framework governing Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) investigations for government.
  • Learn how to operate within legal boundaries by identifying permissible actions and timing for OSINT activities.
• The Deep & Dark Web
  • Gain insight into the historical context of the Dark Web.
  • Distinguish between the Surface, Deep, and Dark Web for government purposes.
  • Understand the functioning of Tor and how to access the Dark Web securely and responsibly.
• Transportation
  • Acquire the necessary skills to apply OSINT in aviation and maritime operations for government.
  • Learn techniques for identifying aviation and maritime assets through various sources.
  • Develop methods to identify vehicles that may be subjects of an investigation using multiple approaches.
• Alternative Social Media Platforms
  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of the social media platforms currently in use for government.
  • Learn how to gather OSINT from these platforms and their users effectively.
• People Search
  • Master various methodologies and tools for tracing individuals for government purposes.
  • Learn to leverage digital footprints to enhance investigative efforts.
• Course Cases
  • Explore how to utilize publicly available information for investigative purposes in a governmental context.

Day 2

• Business Intelligence
  • Understand the role of Domain Name System (DNS) in OSINT investigations for government.
  • Learn how to conduct email header analysis from an OSINT perspective.
  • Discover how image hosting sites can be used for OSINT purposes in a governmental setting.
  • Explore the use of journalism resources in investigative activities for government.
  • Gain knowledge of metadata and its significance in OSINT investigations.
• Cryptocurrency
  • Receive an overview of cryptocurrency fundamentals relevant to governmental operations.
  • Identify key players in the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency landscape for government.
  • Learn advanced techniques for investigating cryptocurrency transactions for government purposes.
• Geospatial Analysis
  • Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of major mapping platforms available for government use.
  • Understand how to leverage satellite capabilities for OSINT investigations in a governmental context.
• Critical Thinking
  • Develop critical thinking skills essential for effective OSINT operations for government.
  • Gain an appreciation of the impact of misinformation and disinformation in the OSINT arena for government.
  • Learn how to assess the reliability of information found on websites for governmental investigations.
• Report Methodology & Tooling
  • Understand the use of commercial off-the-shelf tools in investigative processes for government.
  • Learn methods for saving research and creating an audit trail for governmental purposes.
• Advanced Tradecraft
  • Understand the importance of Operational Security (OpSec) in government investigations.
  • Develop strategies to maintain Personal Security (PerSec) for government personnel.
  • Learn how to create sustainable and legally compliant covert accounts for governmental use.