Master OSINT concepts, ethics, tools, and techniques.
This course is suitable for anyone in either the public or private sectors, particularly those within law enforcement, corporate security, investigations, journalism and human resources, who are all heavily involved in the collection of information for intelligence purposes.
The course has been developed by an expert in internet-based criminal investigation via Open-Source methods, who has successfully utilised OSINT techniques during both Police and Private investigations. The trainer has a law enforcement background and successfully used the skills demonstrated within this course to identify and locate criminal individuals.
Through this course, you'll learn the best way to set up your machine to conduct investigations, as well as the current techniques utilised in the day to day work of an OSINT professional. This course will demonstrate tools currently available to aid OSINT practitioners in their investigations and research into individuals and businesses. The course also covers Open-Source policy, an often-overlooked section within OSINT training. As well as learning the tools and techniques, it's also crucial to know when you can take action and what action is appropriate; graduates of our training will be educated on UK policy for Open-Source research and investigation, to ensure knowledge of accepted UK guidance for individuals acting on behalf of law enforcement or a business. You will also learn the best way to navigate social media as an OSINT investigator, utilising the latest SOCMINT techniques. You will learn how to search Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn to best gather information on your targets.
At the end of this course, you'll be able to conduct your own OSINT investigations and will have a thorough understanding of the tools at your disposal. Whether you're a solo practitioner just starting out, someone just interested in what an OSINT specialist does or can find out about you, or you're a seasoned professional looking for a refresher and an overview of the best systems currently available, this course will suit your needs.
Course Curriculum
- Introduction to Legal and Ethical Guidance (3:59)
- Introduction to Legistlation (2:04)
- Human Rights Act 1998 / European Convention on Human Rights (4:32)
- Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (10:05)
- Police Act 1997 (2:25)
- Computer Misuse Act 1990 (2:40)
- Data Protection Act 1998 (3:31)
- Government Data Protection Regulation 2018 (2:04)
- Covert Surveillance and Property Interference Code of Practice (1:30)
- Social Media Handout
- General Account Advice (0:44)
- Facebook - Creating an Account (3:25)
- Facebook - Finding a User ID (6:43)
- Facebook - Searching by email address (3:21)
- Facebook - Finding Mutual Friends (3:04)
- Facebook - Groups (8:20)
- Facebook - Marketplace (11:29)
- Facebook - Searching on a Profile (3:26)
- Twitter (5:09)
- LinkedIn - Searching by email address (7:00)
- LinkedIn - Searching by current and previous employers (1:56)
- LinkedIn - Identifying the name of an anonymous "LinkedIn Member" account (1:10)
- LinkedIn - Searching without an account (1:51)
- LinkedIn - Recent Activity (3:41)
- Instagram - Downloading a full-size Profile Picture (4:05)
- Instagram - Searching by date posted (5:06)
- TikTok (4:14)
- Snapchat - Maps and Downloading Stories (3:27)
- Activity Tracking Apps (2:34)
Hi, I’m Steve Adams
An internet investigation expert helping to prepare the next generation of intelligence professionals for success.
As a criminal intelligence analyst for the police, I helped decision-makers to make informed, data-driven decisions to reduce crime. Transitioning from law enforcement to the private sector, I became a skilled internet investigator and guided the shaped the use of OSINT within the business.
Today, I work for a market-leading OSINT technology company. I regularly lead OSINT training webinars and speak at conferences in the US and UK, where I discuss unlocking the power of intelligence analysis and OSINT.