Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) is a critical component in modern-day policing, investigative operations and due diligence. This course focuses on how to effectively and discreetly gather information from publicly available sources to support an investigation. It covers a range of topics, from utilising social media platforms and databases to employing advanced tools for data scraping and extraction. By combining OSINT with cutting-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Natural Language Processing (NLP), participants will gain the skills to develop detailed subject profiles, monitor online activity, and uncover actionable intelligence—all without alerting the person of interest.
Open-Source Intelligence & Cyber Investigation Course
About The Course
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of OSINT methods, tools, and best practices for conducting thorough cyber investigations. Participants will explore the use of databases, social media monitoring, data scraping, and web scraping techniques. The course also emphasises how to create detailed and concise reports based on gathered information. The practical application of AI, ML, and NLP in generating profiles and conducting investigations will be explored in depth, enabling participants to stay ahead of suspicious activity online while minimising risk.
Targeted At
- Law Enforcement Agencies
- Cybersecurity Professionals
- Intelligence Officers
- Private Investigators
- Government Officials in Security and Crime Prevention
- Internal corporate security
- Human resource departments
- Due diligence, compliance and risk professionals
- Analysts specialising in cybercrime, fraud detection, and investigations
Key Skills
- Advanced data collection techniques using OSINT tools
- Data scraping, extraction, and monitoring from various sources
- Social media intelligence gathering and analysis
- Using AI and ML for problem profiling and targeted investigations
- Data cleaning and structuring for actionable intelligence
- Cyber investigation best practices to remain undetected
- Reporting and presenting findings in a concise, actionable format
- Understanding the ethical considerations of OSINT
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will:
- Be proficient in using OSINT tools for gathering and analysing data from open sources.
- Understand the methods of social media monitoring, data scraping, and using AI, ML, and NLP for cyber investigations.
- Be able to build and maintain subject profiles based on online data and trends.
- Know how to perform effective online searches, while avoiding detection by targets.
- Be capable of organising and presenting the collected data in a clear and actionable format.
- Understand how to ethically and securely conduct open-source intelligence operations to support policing and criminal investigations.
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