Open Source Intelligence for Beginners – Part 1

Overview:

Are you interested in learning about open source intelligence for cybersecurity? This course is perfect for newcomers to the field who are looking to gain a deeper understanding of the tools, techniques, and strategies available in this field.

In this course, you’ll learn the fundamentals of open source intelligence, such as collecting data from hacker forums and social media networks, maps, and how to use them to gather useful information for an organization’s cyber-security efforts. You’ll also explore the range of tools available for open source intelligence, including search engine queries, web scraping, and more.

By the end of this course, you’ll have a better understanding of how open source intelligence can be used to improve an organization’s security posture and investigate people, businesses and world events. So, don’t wait – sign up for Open Source Intelligence today! It’s free!

Part 1 of 3:

This course has three parts. You are viewing the first one. Each part is at most 2 hours. All parts are free.

Part 1: Introduction, Search Engines, Social Media

Part 2: Multimedia Content, People and Businesses, Archived and Leaked Data, Geo-Spatial

Part 3: Online Communities, Deep and Dark Web, Reporting, Tools

This course teaches OSINT techniques that apply in:

1. Cybersecurity: Identifying threats, monitoring for malicious activity, and analyzing malware.

2. Counterterrorism: Gathering evidence on terrorist networks, tracking extremist groups, and detecting potential threats.

3. Fraud Detection: Analyzing financial transactions, verifying identities, and monitoring for suspicious behavior.

4. Law Enforcement: Investigating criminal activity, locating suspects, and collecting evidence.

5. Military Intelligence: Tracking military movements, analyzing enemy capabilities, and monitoring for potential targets.

6. Business Intelligence: Collecting competitive intelligence, mapping customer relationships, and analyzing financial data.

7. Political Analysis: Gathering information on political parties, monitoring election campaigns, and tracking public opinion.

8. Foreign Policy: Assessing international relations, predicting outcomes, and monitoring for potential conflicts.

9. Market Research: Gathering intelligence on consumer trends, tracking competitor movements, and analyzing economic data.

10. Risk Management: Identifying risks, assessing potential threats, and analyzing security posture.