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OSINT TECHNIQUES ADVANCED

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OSINT Techniques

COURSE OVERVIEW

This intensive 4-week program provides hands-on training in professional Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) techniques used by security professionals, investigators, and intelligence analysts. Learn to uncover and analyze publicly available information while maintaining ethical standards.

Duration

4 Weeks • 30 Hours

Level

Intermediate • Basic cybersecurity knowledge recommended

Certification

AstralGuard OSINT Professional Badge

Format

Online • Instructor-led with hands-on labs

COURSE CURRICULUM

Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4

Week 1: Introduction to OSINT & Tools

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the OSINT landscape and its applications
  • Learn legal and ethical boundaries of OSINT collection
  • Set up a professional OSINT toolkit and environment
  • Apply basic OSINT methodologies to information gathering

Topics Covered

  • Overview of OSINT (Open Source Intelligence)
  • Legal and Ethical Considerations in OSINT
  • OSINT Methodologies and Frameworks
  • Introduction to Key OSINT Tools and Platforms
  • Setting Up Your OSINT Environment

Activities

  • Hands-on: Creating OSINT toolkits and accounts
  • Lab: Conducting basic searches on public data sources
  • Case study analysis: OSINT in real investigations

Assessment

  • Quiz: OSINT fundamentals and ethics
  • Practical exercise: Document your OSINT setup process

Week 2: Data Collection & Analysis Techniques

Learning Objectives

  • Master advanced search techniques for social media and web sources
  • Develop skills in extracting and analyzing data from various online platforms
  • Learn verification techniques to validate collected information
  • Understand image and video metadata analysis

Topics Covered

  • Techniques for Gathering Data from Social Media
  • Using Search Engines and Advanced Queries (Google Dorking)Advanced search operators to find specific information
  • Extracting Data from Websites and Forums
  • Image and Video Analysis for OSINT
  • Data Verification and Validation

Activities

  • Practical: Social media footprinting and advanced Google Dorking
  • Lab: Verifying online information with real case scenarios
  • Metadata extraction exercises

Assessment

  • Assignment: Prepare an OSINT report on a given subject
  • Practical test: Find specific information using taught techniques

Week 3: Specialized OSINT Domains & Automation

Learning Objectives

  • Investigate technical information like domains and IP addresses
  • Apply geolocation techniques to digital information
  • Understand OSINT's role in cyber threat intelligence
  • Automate repetitive OSINT tasks with scripts and tools

Topics Covered

  • Investigating Domain Names and IP Addresses
  • Exploring Geolocation and Mapping Tools
  • OSINT in Cyber Threat Intelligence
  • Introduction to OSINT Automation and Scripting
  • Using APIs and OSINT Automation Tools

Activities

  • Hands-on: Domain and IP investigation exercises
  • Lab: Automate data collection with OSINT scripts
  • Geolocation challenge: Find locations from digital clues

Assessment

  • Practical exercise: Map a target's online presence
  • Coding assignment: Create a simple OSINT automation script

Week 4: OSINT Reporting, Ethics & Real-World Application

Learning Objectives

  • Structure professional OSINT reports for different audiences
  • Navigate ethical dilemmas in OSINT investigations
  • Apply all learned techniques in a comprehensive investigation
  • Present findings effectively to stakeholders

Topics Covered

  • Structuring and Presenting OSINT Reports
  • Ethical Disclosure and Responsible Use of OSINT
  • Case Studies of OSINT in Investigations and Security
  • Final Project: Conducting an End-to-End OSINT Investigation
  • Course Review and Q&A

Activities

  • Capstone Project: Complete a comprehensive OSINT investigation
  • Presentation: Share findings with peers and instructors
  • Ethical dilemma workshop

Assessment

  • Final Project Report and Presentation
  • Course Feedback and Certification Preparation

COURSE RESOURCES

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