OSINT Fundamentals
Learn the basics of Open Source Intelligence gathering, including search techniques, social media analysis, and data correlation.
Curriculum
20 ModulesIntroduction to OSINT
What is OSINT, its history, and ethical considerations.
The Intelligence Cycle
Planning, Collection, Processing, Analysis, and Dissemination.
OpSec for Analysts
Browser hardening, VPNs, and virtual machines (VMs).
Search Engine Mastering
Advanced Google searching (Dorks) and other search engines.
Username Correlation
Finding users across multiple platforms.
Email Investigation
Verifying email addresses and finding associated accounts.
Social Media: Facebook
Graph search concepts and finding hidden posts.
Social Media: Twitter/X
Advanced search and TweetDeck analysis.
Social Media: LinkedIn
Corporate intelligence and employee mapping.
Social Media: Instagram
Visual intelligence and location tagging.
Image Intelligence (IMINT) Basics
Reverse image searching and metadata analysis.
Geolocation 101
Identifying locations from photos and videos.
Domain & IP Research
Whois, DNS records, and IP geolocation.
Public Records & People Search
Using voter records, court documents, and people search sites.
Business Intelligence
Company registration data and annual reports.
Dark Web Basics
Accessing Tor and understanding .onion sites.
Automated Tools
Introduction to tools like Sherlock, Spiderfoot, and Maltego.
Documentation & Reporting
Taking notes, hashing evidence, and writing reports.
Case Studies
Walkthrough of real-world OSINT investigations.
Final Exam
Comprehensive test of all OSINT fundamentals.