This six-hour comprehensive course dives deep into the issues of propaganda and disinformation, which are increasingly pervasive in today's world. Analysts will gain insights into the history and evolution of these communication forms, the nuanced differences between them, and the role AI plays in amplifying their effects. Analysts will also learn practical techniques and methods to trace disinformation and propaganda back to their sources and analyze collected data. In addition, the course will equip analysts with knowledge needed to keep personal biases in check and expand their understanding of the information environment beyond just news articles and social media posts.
In this 90 minute training, we will cover front companies, how they use social media, the red flags to look for with front companies, how to tie some of these businesses back to countries like China, Russia, and Iran etc., and how to go from one front company to a much more extensive network of connected front companies.
The training video will be delivered via email 24 hours after purchase.
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Join our workshop focused on creating clear, concise, and impactful OSINT reports for your clients. This course will guide you through the essentials of translating complex intelligence into reports that make sense and drive action. Learn directly from seasoned intelligence professionals who will share invaluable insights and best practices. Key topics include:
• Crafting reports that effectively communicate findings and recommendations.
• Developing and utilizing templates to ensure consistency and clarity.
• Identifying and emphasizing the most critical information for your clients.
Module 1: IP-based attribution prevention
Module 2: Sock puppets and persona management with advanced anti-detection techniques
Module 3: Browsers and advanced fingerprinting protection.
Module 4: Compartmentalization systems.
Module 5: Data and network level security.
Module 6: Advanced evasion techniques.
Module 7: Scrubbing your digital signature and OPSEC management tools.
This course is designed for investigators and analysts seeking to sharpen their ability to uncover risks and threats in the digital landscape. You'll learn how to leverage open-source intelligence (OSINT) to detect fraud, foreign influence operations, and supply chain vulnerabilities. The training includes instruction on conducting deep due diligence on businesses, with a capstone project focused on investigating either a suspicious investment entity or a front company trafficking in illicit goods. You’ll also explore how threat actors exploit the online environment, and how to monitor their behavior and tactics effectively. Additional modules cover intermediate geolocation techniques, advanced domain analysis, and research methods for navigating threats across foreign social media platforms.
Module 1: We discuss OSINT, operational security, and virtual machines. This Module is the foundation you need to start your OSINT journey.
Module 2: This Module focuses on social media research on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram. You will learn how to use each platform, some intermediate tricks and tips to pull unique data, and how to analyze profiles and social media activity.
Module 3: In this Module, we will go over Google Dorking. You will learn how to pull unique information from multiple different search engines. We will discuss gathering documents from websites with specific queries, cached data, and more.
Module 4: This Module focuses on geolocation and reverse image searching. In this Module, you will learn the basics of geolocation and how to use mapping platforms to enhance your OSINT analysis and investigations.
Module 5: This Module focuses on news media and OSINT. We will go over how to pull unique data from news sources and find information that is a little harder to access.
Module 6: In this Module, you will learn how to analyze a domain for information and why it matters for your OSINT research and investigations.
Module 7: In this Module, you will discover how to utilize PAI resources to support your OSINT research/investigations.
Module 8: In this Module, we will go over how to research a business online, its founders, and its executive team.
Module 9: This Module will briefly cover illicit activity online and crime. We will discuss using OSINT to find more information on the data points we discover during our research.
Module 10: This Module will go over critical thinking and report writing and how to create a report and assessment that a client would understand and feel informed by.
