Open-Source Intelligence Techniques (OSINT) Course

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Open-Source Intelligence Techniques (OSINT) Course

In this course you will be learning about OSINT (Open-source intelligence) from a hacker’s point of view. Tools, techniques, setting up a virtual lab, and how to protect yourself. This is a comprehensive course that will be using free open source tools to investigate people and companies. No matter if you are totally new to the fascinating world of OSINT and hacking or have some experience, this course will walk you through how both hackers and investigators use these tools and why.

This is a foundational course in open-source intelligence (OSINT) gathering that will move quickly through many areas of the field. While the course is an entry point for people wanting to learn about OSINT, the concepts and tools taught are far from basic. The goal is to provide the foundational knowledge for students to be successful in their fields, whether they are cyber defenders, threat intelligence analysts, private investigators, insurance fraud investigators, intelligence analysts, law enforcement personnel, or people who are curious about OSINT.

This Course Will Prepare You To:

• Create an OSINT process
• Conduct OSINT investigations in support of a wide range of customers
• Understand the data collection life cycle
• Create a secure platform for data collection
• Analyze customer collection requirements
• Capture and record data
• Create sock puppet accounts
• Harvest web data
• Perform searches for people
• Access social media data
• Assess a remote location using online cameras and maps
• Examine geolocated social media
• Research businesses
• Collect data from the dark web

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to OSINT

• What is OSINT?

• History and evolution of OSINT

• Use cases: Cybersecurity, law enforcement, journalism, business

• OSINT vs Closed-source Intelligence

• Legal and ethical considerations

Module 2: OSINT Methodology and Frameworks

• OSINT lifecycle and workflow

• OSINT tools classification

• Frameworks (e.g., OSINT Framework, Maltego, Spiderfoot)

• Planning and scope of an investigation

Module 3: Advanced Search Techniques

• Google dorking and advanced search operators

• Search engine alternatives (DuckDuckGo, Yandex, etc.)

• Metadata in search results

• Search filters and boolean logic

Module 4: Domain and Website Investigation

• WHOIS lookup and DNS analysis

• Subdomain enumeration

• Website mirroring and offline analysis

• Archive tools (Wayback Machine, Archive.today)

• CMS and server identification

Module 5: Social Media Intelligence (SOCMINT)

• Extracting intelligence from Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram

• Account and identity analysis

• Hashtag and trend tracking

• Social media scraping tools

• Geolocation and timeline analysis

Module 6: Email and Username Investigation

• Email address tracking tools

• Breach data search (HaveIBeenPwned, Dehashed)

• Username search engines (Namechk, KnowEm)

• Profiling with limited data

Module 7: Image and Video Intelligence

• EXIF and metadata analysis

• Reverse image search (Google, TinEye, Yandex)

• Deepfake detection basics

• Geolocation from imagery

• Video analysis tools

Module 8: Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT)

• Maps and satellite imagery (Google Maps, Sentinel Hub)

• Geolocation from photos and posts

• IP geolocation techniques

• OSINT mapping tools

Module 9: Dark Web and Deep Web Research

• Understanding surface, deep, and dark web

• Tor and anonymous browsing

• Dark web search engines (Ahmia, OnionLand)

• Legal considerations and risk management

Module 10: Anonymity, OpSec & Reporting

• VPNs, proxies, and Tor for anonymity

• Browser hygiene and data leakage prevention

• Creating a safe virtual investigation lab

• Compiling and documenting findings

• Creating an OSINT report for clients or stakeholders

Final Project

What You Will Receive with This Course:

• A Digital Download Package with a custom Linux virtual machine. Labs will be run from this platform.
• An electronic workbook (inside the virtual machine) containing interactive labs.

Requirements

• A computer (prefered), smartphone, or tablet with a internet connection. 8 gb memory and 40 gb of hdd to follow along with the VM

Who this course is for:

• Anyone that wants to learn OSINT, hackers, security professionals, investigators, people interested in security.

International student Fee 500 USD

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