Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) A Course for Investigators Training in Ireland

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You will;

• Be able to conduct advanced research and investigative techniques.
• You will be able to recognise the requirement for legal authorities.
• Have an understanding of legal, ethical and moral expectations, building on the foundation of public trust and understand legislative limits.
• Be able to maintain the integrity and security of Internet based accounts.
• Be proficient in the recovery and preparation of Internet product to an evidential standard and deal with product validation.
• Have an understanding of available software to assist in your cyber based investigation.
• Gain understanding of how search engines aggregate the surface web and what search techniques can be utilised to penetrate the deep web.
• Be able to Investigate social media platforms with a greater understanding and ability to recover product not identifiable using simple search techniques.
• Have an overview and understanding of TOR, its applications and hidden services and marketplaces.
• Have an overview and understanding of cryptographic currencies and available software to assist in the investigations.
• Have the ability to conduct image analysis techniques to enhance the intelligence picture.

Modules within the course are:

• Legislation
• Deep Web searching
• Advanced searching techniques
• Social Media
• Security issues
• Intelligence support including Product Validation
• Evidence preparation and disclosure
• Account access with permission
• Image content analysis
• Overview of TOR
• Overview of Crypto Currencies