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Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Course
The Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) course focuses on identifying sources of information available from open source (predominately the internet), analysing the information, and intelligence report writing. These foundation skills will prepare the course participant to develop their OSINT Intelligence skills further.
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Contact usCourse Syllabus
- Module 1 – An Introduction to OSINT.
- Introduction to OSINT.
- The Intelligence Cycle.
- Assumptions & biases.
- Benefits and Limitations.
- Report Writing and effective note taking.
- Module 2 – Essential OSINT Skills.
- Data Collection and Meta Searching.
- Advance searching and the dark web.
- OSINT tools management.
- Critical thinking.
- Analytical techniques and assessment.
- Intelligence preparation of the environment – Human Terrain Analysis.
- Module 3 – Investigating People.
- Names and usernames.
- People search tools.
- Social media.
- Country specific records.
- Boolean search methods.
- Module 4 – Investigating Corporate Entities.
- Corporate registries.
- Media analysis.
- Domain, website and archives.
- Senior executive and board member searches.
- Boolean search.
- Online company social media profiles.
- Module 5 – Legal and Ethical Considerations.
- Legal considerations.
- Ethical best practices.
- Module 6 – Managing Requirements.
- Receiving information requirements.
- Module 7 – Exploitation of OSINT information.
- Evaluation of sources and maintaining.
- Generating the OSINT product.
- Module 8 – OSINT Exercise.
Further Information
Price: £800 + VAT.
Delivery Method: Classroom instruction coupled with practical exercises. Our training venues are located in Manchester, UK and Dubai, UAE. We can however bring our instructors to a location of your choosing. Use the Contact form on this page to request a custom training package.
Duration: 4 Days.
The online OSINT Analyst course is aimed at any security and risk management professional seeking to exploit the full possibilities of open-source information, enhancing their skills and adding value to their organisation’s security and risk management process.
To enable course participants to develop their skills and knowledge involved in the process of Open-Source Intelligence gathering. OSINT is no longer the preserve of law enforcement or governmental agencies; it can be used across multiple sectors including security and risk management professionals, journalists, corporate development, business analytics and much more to add valuable information on potential business, identify risks and assist in making an informed decision.
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Our Course Types
Distance Learning
Engaging live sessions led by experts, fostering real-time interaction and guidance.
Online
Flexible, self-paced learning via the internet, accessible 24/7.
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