OSINT Training
Level
IntermediateDuration
24h / 3 daysDate
Individually arrangedPrice
Individually arrangedOSINT Training
The OSINT training is a practical 2–3 day workshop (80% practice, 20% theory) that will equip you with modern open-source intelligence techniques. You will learn how to efficiently search for data, use advanced OSINT tools, automate information-gathering processes, and analyze results from various sources, including social media, the deep web, and the Darknet. The training also covers legal and ethical aspects of data collection, which are crucial for compliance with current regulations.
Who is this training for?
Data analysts, security specialists, and intelligence services
Investigative journalists, lawyers, and consultants seeking public information
Professionals involved in reputation research and contractor verification, as well as compliance, recruitment, marketing, and risk management teams
Anyone who wants to develop skills in effective information gathering and analysis from open sources
What You Will Learn
- Use a variety of OSINT tools for fast and efficient data retrieval
- Create anonymized and secure OSINT work environments
- Automate information-gathering processes and integrate data from multiple sources
- Conduct activities in compliance with OSINT legal and ethical principles
- Analyze data from social media, the Darknet, and blockchain; detect and counter disinformation and false data
- Create comprehensive analytical reports and collaborate in interdisciplinary teams
Training Program
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Day 1: OSINT Basics and Information-Gathering Techniques
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Module 1: Introduction to OSINT
- Definition and scope of OSINT
- Information sources and their classification
- Key OSINT tools and techniques
- Legal and ethical aspects of OSINT activities
- The OSINT cycle and managing analytical projects
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Module 2: Secure Work Environment and OPSEC
- Building a safe and anonymous analyst environment
- Using VPNs, proxies, TOR network, and virtual machines
- Setting up operational accounts
- Securing digital traces and operational security (OPSEC)
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Module 3: Basic Search Techniques and Tools
- Effective use of search engines
- Google Dorks
- Browsers and OSINT plugins
- Maltego
- FOCA
- Social media analysis (SOCMINT)
- Monitoring methods and tools
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Day 2: Automation, Advanced Analysis, and the Darknet
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Module 4: Automating Data Collection
- Using APIs for data collection
- Information gathering with tools like Postman
- Writing scripts and using automation tools
- Web scraping and data extraction
- Exploring:
- Social media
- Forums
- Government registries
- Data leaks
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Module 5: Media and Multimedia Analysis
- Metadata extraction from images, audio, and video
- Detecting forgeries and digital manipulation
- Introduction to the Darknet
- Anonymous search techniques
- Cryptocurrency and blockchain analysis tools
- Chainalysis
- Practical exercises in Darknet data analysis
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Day 3: Advanced Techniques, Case Studies, and Teamwork
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Module 6: Social Engineering and Network Analysis
- Mapping relationships between people and organizations
- Provocation and spoofing techniques
- Operational use of public data
- Data visualization and correlation tools
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Module 7: Building Custom Tools and Teamwork
- Designing custom OSINT tools
- Developing OSINT utilities
- Group work on complex analytical cases
- Integrating results from multiple sources
- Producing intelligence reports
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Module 8: Case Studies and Best Practices in OSINT
- Analysis of real-world OSINT cases
- Overcoming challenges in data collection and analysis
- Best practices for effective OSINT planning