DC, 15-17 February 2022
London UK, April 6-8 2022
CALLING ALL CYBER INVESTIGATORS AND ANALYSTS
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A unique 3 day HUMINT, OSINT and SOCMINT course to empower and up-skill the ability of the online law enforcement Analyst by an experienced law enforcement investigator.
The understanding of human and social media intelligence is paramount in todays intelligence led cyber investigations. With increasing hurdles like encryption , apps and hidden chatrooms, the gathering and developing of how someone uses the internet is becoming essential, in identifying targets.
This course looks at both the digital footprint left by a target, but also , more importantly, the digital shadow they leave which they have no control over. We also look at network footprints , where to find them, and how to get them.
There is no pre requisite knowledge or skills required to attend and successfully complete this course, other than the ability to use search engines on a PC. Delegates will be expected to bring a laptop with them to use. Attendees will download free and have included software during the course which they can take away with them and use post- course, in the fight to combat online criminality. i2 analysts and Digital investigators involved in the digital profiling of targets will especially benefit from this course.
The course has an emphasis on practicals throughout online, and off line, where the student can practice and be proficient in the practice of open source researcher. Every session during the three days will have practical exercises throughout.
Delegates will Also be provided with a USB at the end of the course with 1000 tools, documents and course notes which they will be able to keep as an aide memoire. Exclusive access to tutorials online and a library of 200+ tools, to practice and continue the methods taught on the course, when back in the workplace.
Certificates will be awarded at the conclusion of the course for all delegates, which will enhance their career development and career goals for the future.
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Key Elements
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An investigator with 36 years experience talking and training investigators on their level
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Numerous practicals throughout to track suspects and build up analysis of digital footprint
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Hands on live tracking and deep web searching
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Best professional practice re digital hygiene and evidence gathering
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Online Legend and persona building and use
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FREE Exclusive access to online data base of 200+ OSINT tools
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FREE Exclusive access to online practical advice, and tutorials
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FREE included OSINT software for you to take away and keep
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FREE USB with 1000+ OSINT tools links, glossaries, and OSINT manuals
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FREE Email support and advice post course.
Presented by
Mark Bentley
Former Child Exploitation and Online Exploitation (CEOP) Data comms Manager, UK National Crime Agency (NCA), and London Metropolitan Police. Full bio below description.
Sponsored by:
Course Description
Open source investigation is not a simple task anymore. Threat actors and criminals have become more sophisticated and cunning in their online presence. The result of this is the practice of OSINT gathering has become a fine art and skill. This course will enable the delegate to stay ahead of the curve.
The course is intended for the internet cybercrime investigator and researcher, in order to take them from the basic researcher who understands the basics of internet investigation, to advanced open source researcher, able and proficient in providing high quality reports and evidence relating to online investigations and intelligence.
The workshop and masterclass, held over 3 days, covers the very best up to date methods and tradecraft to equip the modern day cyber investigator with all the latest cutting edge tools and proactive investigation methodology. The content of this unique course not offered anywhere else. The course material is supported by real world examples and incidents. This is not a general lecture course. This course will provide the student with the understanding of how to accomplish effective investigation of OSINT and Darknet investigations. The course will allow Law enforcement to step up their investigative skills to meet the new challenges offered by Internet investigations the anonymity of the Darknet..This is an advanced level course presented from an investigators point of view. Those with a non-technical background will also benefit from the material presented. The course is strictly restricted to Government and police as it contains new and innovative methodology and techniques.
There is no pre requisite knowledge or skills required to attend and successfully complete this course, other than the ability to use search engines on a PC. Delegates will be expected to bring a laptop with them to use. Attendees will download free and have included software during the course which they can take away with them and use post- course, in the fight to combat online criminality.
The course has an emphasis on practicals throughout online, and off line, where the student can practice and be proficient in the practice of open source researcher. Every session during the three days will have practical exercises throughout.
Delegates will Also be provided with a USB at the end of the course with 1000 tools, documents and course notes which they will be able to keep as an aide memoire. Exclusive access to tutorials online and a library of 200+ tools, to practice and continue the methods taught on the course, when back in the workplace.
Certificates will be awarded at the conclusion of the course for all delegates, which will enhance their career development and career goals for the future.
Key Areas Covered
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Online profile interrogation and building.
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Social network data harvesting.
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Device tracking
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Searching for data in the deep web
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OSINT tool use and practicals
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Live tracking and monitoring
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Best practice in intelligence and evidence gathering
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Search techniques and awareness.
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Pro active and innovative techniques
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Understanding social engineering and using it against targets.
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Crypto currency track and trace
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Money laundering operation disruption
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Darkweb investigations
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Hidden monitoring of online forums and chat rooms