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Course Outline
Open-Source Intelligence Practitioner Course
Day 1
- Legal Frameworks & Regulatory Compliance
- Comprehend the applicable statutory and legislative frameworks governing Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) activities.
- Determine compliant operational boundaries, including permissible actions and procedural constraints for government and public sector tasks.
- Deep & Dark Web Infrastructure
- Examine the historical development and structural components of the Dark Web.
- Distinguish between Surface, Deep, and Dark Web environments for accurate intelligence targeting.
- Analyze the operational mechanics of the Tor network.
- Execute secure and compliant Dark Web access protocols for government use.
- Transportation Domain Intelligence
- Apply OSINT methodologies to aviation and maritime tracking requirements.
- Locate and identify aviation and maritime assets through open-source data.
- Identify specific vehicles of interest using multi-source verification techniques.
- Alternative Social Media Ecosystems
- Evaluate the prevalence and usage patterns of non-traditional social media platforms.
- Acquire and process OSINT from alternative platforms and associated user networks.
- Personnel Traceability
- Utilize standardized methodologies and tools for individual identification and tracking.
- Correlate digital footprints to support investigative findings for government operations.
- Applied Case Studies
- Integrate publicly available information to advance investigative objectives within legal parameters.
Day 2
- Business Intelligence & Digital Footprint Analysis
- Analyze Domain Name System (DNS) structures and their utility in OSINT investigations.
- Perform email header analysis to establish communication pathways.
- Leverage image hosting services for metadata extraction and verification.
- Utilize journalistic archives and resources as supplemental intelligence sources.
- Define and interpret file metadata for evidentiary purposes.
- Cryptocurrency & Financial Flows
- Review foundational concepts of cryptocurrency systems.
- Identify key stakeholders and regulatory bodies within the digital asset sector.
- Apply forensic techniques to trace cryptocurrency transactions.
- Geospatial Intelligence
- Assess the capabilities and limitations of leading geospatial mapping platforms.
- Coordinate satellite imagery tasks and exploit geospatial data for intelligence analysis.
- Information Integrity & Critical Thinking
- Develop analytical rigor to verify source credibility and data accuracy.
- Recognize and mitigate the impact of misinformation and disinformation in the information environment.
- Apply structured evaluation criteria to assess web-based information sources.
- Reporting Standards & Tooling
- Select and utilize commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) tools for investigative workflows.
- Establish systematic data preservation and audit trails to ensure accountability.
- Advanced Tradecraft & Security
- Implement Operational Security (OpSec) protocols to protect sensitive operations.
- Develop robust Personal Security (PerSec) measures for field and digital environments.
- Create and manage compliant cover identities in accordance with legal standards.
Requirements
Demonstrated proficiency with fundamental computer operations and internet navigation.
Recommended Prior Training:
Completion of the "Open Source Cyber Intelligence - Introduction" curriculum.
14 Hours
Testimonials (1)
Emin was really engaging and enthusiastic, his knowledge succeeded expectations and allowed for questions at each portion.
