Cyber Investigator Masterclass: HUMINT, OSINT, and SOCMINT
Location: Central Denver
Dates: 13–15 April 2027
Early Bird Pricing: $1,500 per delegate (Half price if booked before 01/01/2027; standard price $3,000)
Features brand-new content updated from previous courses.
Course Overview
This intensive three-day course is designed to empower and upskill online investigators through advanced Open Source Intelligence (OSINT), Social Media Intelligence (SOCMINT), and Human Intelligence (HUMINT) techniques. Delivered by an experienced law enforcement veteran with over 38 years of operational experience (including the Police, NCA, and CEOP), the training focuses on target identification, digital footprint profiling, and uncovering non-controllable digital shadows.
The masterclass is roughly 50% practical hands-on workshops. Delegates will apply live methods to track suspects, analyze data, and navigate both the deep and dark web.
Key Course Highlights
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Expert Instruction: Taught by a veteran practitioner speaking from direct operational experience.
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Practical Learning: Interactive workshops throughout, featuring live tracking and open-source research.
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Comprehensive Toolset: Access to software, online repositories, and digital resources to use back in the workplace.
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Professional Development: Official certificate issued upon completion.
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Post-Course Support: Ongoing email guidance and advice following the training.
Key Areas Covered
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OSINT, SOCMINT & HUMINT: Gathering, evaluating risk, and deriving actionable intelligence.
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Network Footprints & Digital Shadows: Uncovering hidden footprints on servers that targets cannot control.
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Historic & Deleted Data: Locating hidden or erased information across the deep and dark web.
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Image Analysis: Tracking, tracing, and metadata/EXIF extraction.
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Data Analysis & Attribution: Methods for linking captured device data and footprints directly to specific individuals.
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Movement & Lifestyle Profiling: Mapping routes, daily routines, and behaviors using handset and device data.
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Organised Crime & Network Monitoring: Covertly monitoring OCGs, terrorist groups, and online criminal networks.
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Website Analysis: Deep connection analysis, server sharing, IP identification, and vulnerability assessments.
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Darknet & Cryptocurrencies: Navigating hidden networks, target tracing, and analyzing cryptocurrency transactions.
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Social Engineering: Understanding offensive and defensive tactics used by modern threat actors.
Prerequisites & Requirements
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Skill Level: No prior specialized knowledge required beyond basic internet search capability. Analysts and digital investigators focused on profiling will find it particularly beneficial.
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Equipment: Delegates must bring their own laptop to participate in the practical exercises and install the provided tools.
What's Included
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Full 3-day course delivery and hands-on workshop instruction
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Daily lunch, coffee, and tea breaks
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Course handouts and digital presentation notes
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The Cyber Investigator’s Handbook (RRP $40)
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OSINT Desk Reference by Joey Ortega (RRP $30)
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USB drive containing 1,000+ tools, documents, glossaries, and manuals
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Lifetime exclusive access to an online library of over 1,200 OSINT tools and video tutorials
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Free software tools to take away and use post-course
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Certificate of completion
Logistics & Accommodation
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Travel & Lodging: Travel and accommodation are at the delegate's own expense.
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Hotels: Several nearby hotels offer government rates.
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Parking: Local parking is available nearby at the delegate's expense.
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