IOSI101: OSINT Module 1 (International Anti Crime Academy)

Introductie

This accredited OSINT training, available in English, is highly suitable for fraud, compliance, AML, KYC, and CDD analysts, security professionals, and law enforcement and intelligence services.

Omschrijving

After completing this training, you will be able to conduct in-depth digital research and gather detailed background information on individuals, (international) companies, organizations, and networks. This includes aspects such as their financial integrity, side activities, events, locations, achievements, and properties. Additionally, you will become skilled in online tracking and monitoring of individuals and organizations, providing insights into their current and future intentions and activities.

The knowledge gained is immediately applicable for professionals such as fraud and compliance analysts, AML, KYC, and CDD analysts, as well as for security experts and law enforcement and intelligence service personnel.

Our OSINT trainings and diplomas are widely recognized and highly regarded by various government services, as well as a broad spectrum of financial and international organizations outside the government sector. 

(Deze training is speciaal gepland voor onze studenten die Engels spreken. Wanneer u Nederlands spreekt raden wij u aan om onze andere OSINT-opleidingen te bekijken met de cursuscodes OSINT1 en OSINT1VIR)

Doelgroep(en)

This practical training is highly recommended for professionals who need to gather, document, and analyze digital information and intelligence related to individuals, national and international companies, organizations, activities, or networks in their profession. This is crucial for conducting criminal, civil, international, internal, or financial investigations and often essential for protecting business interests and maintaining national and international order and security. To facilitate this, you will be intensively taught the latest techniques and trends in the field of Digital Information-Driven Investigation, with Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) as a key component.

Upon completing this first module, you will possess the skills to efficiently collect, process, and interpret digital intelligence about individuals, national and international companies, organizations, and networks. This includes information on their financial integrity, side activities, events, locations, (under)performances, and assets. You will also learn how to trace and monitor individuals and organizations online to map out their current and future plans and activities. The gathered information can be enriched with specific research findings, resulting in a more comprehensive and complete intelligence picture.

Due to its versatile practical applications, this training is particularly suitable for a wide range of professionals, including law enforcement and intelligence service personnel, regulators, mortgage and insurance advisors, KYC, CDD, and AML specialists, insurance experts (with PE accreditation from NIVRE), and municipal officials.

Our OSINT trainings and diplomas are widely recognized and highly regarded by various government services, as well as a broad spectrum of financial and international organizations outside the government sector. Whether you are already employed by such an organization or aiming for a position with one of these employers, our OSINT trainings are a valuable addition to your resume.

Opleidingskenmerk(en)

ACAMS

Registered Open Source Intelligence Analyst® (IOSI101 and IOSI102) > 91 credits

Registered Open Source Intelligence Expert-B® (IOSI101, IOSI102, and IOSI103) > 169 credits

NIVRE has awarded 6 PE points for completing this first OSINT module.

Inhoud

After completing this first module, you will be immediately capable of collecting, processing, and interpreting digital intelligence on individuals, (inter)national companies, organizations, and networks, particularly concerning their financial integrity, side activities, events, places of residence or business, (under)performance, and assets. Additionally, you will learn to track and monitor individuals and organizations online to map out their (future) plans and activities. This information can then be supplemented with specialized research findings, creating a more comprehensive intelligence picture.

Due to the practical applicability of this training, it is extremely suitable for a wide range of professions. This includes employees of law enforcement and security services, and regulators, as well as mortgage and insurance advisors, KYC and CDD analysts, isurance experts (PE accreditation from NIVRE), and municipal officials.

Get acquainted with the OSIDATA® learning platform and IACA Data Collection Applications

Especially for our training programs, we have developed a digital learning platform. This secure platform, named OSIDATA®, includes thousands of OSINT and SOCMINT related tools, techniques, videos, scripts, and reference materials.

Overview of components in IOSI101: OSINT Module 1

Part 1: Introduction to 'data-driven work, detection, investigation, and supervision'

Part 2: IACA tactical digital elements

Part 3: Cybersecurity and digital footprint

Part 4: Operators and formulating effective search queries

Part 5: Documentation of digital information

Part 6: Use of virtual machines and mobile emulators

Part 7: The dark and deep web

Part 8: Open Source Financial Intelligence (OSFINT®)

Part 9: Advanced monitoring and alert techniques for digital sources

Leerdoel(en)

During this training, which is constantly updated with the latest methodologies and tools, the following topics will be covered:

• General information about the Internet
• General information about search engines
• General information about IT networks and infrastructure
• Indexing search results and Google
• Types of sources
• Available information about individuals on the Internet
• Gathering information through Social Media (SOCMINT)
• Gathering information from closed networks and blogs
• Analyzing aliases and usernames
• Tracing and analyzing photos and videos on the internet
• Information analysis techniques
• Creating effective keywords
• Gathering information using the OSINT/SOCMINT principle
• Consulting international databases
• Crafting accurate and successful search terms
• Utilizing operators in Google searches
• Boolean operators
• Tracing website registrants and IP addresses
• Gathering financial information
• Tracing individuals through the Internet
• Reporting research findings
• Tracing phone numbers and email addresses through the Internet
• Investigating "offline" websites
• Introduction to AI Applications in OSINT
• Tracking and monitoring individuals and/or organizations through the Internet
• Tracing assets through the Internet
• Tracing company data through the Internet
• Analyzing gathered information
• Introduction to AI applications in OSINT
• Establishing the identity of a person through the Internet
• Conducting research using the TOR network
• Conducting research in the Dark/Deep Web
• Introduction to Ethical Hacking
• Using Virtual Machines/Digital Footprints
• Applying artificial intelligence in OSINT investigations

Lesvorm(en)

This training is provided live in a virtual classroom setting.

We have a professional virtual learning environment, making interactive online participation perfectly feasible.

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The training consists of three consecutive virtual classroom days, each lasting from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM.