OSINT: Open-Source Intelligence (Live On-Site) – September 2025

The Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Course is a 32-hour training program delivered over consecutive days, focusing on the systematic collection and analysis of publicly available data. This includes Open-Source Information, Publicly Available Information (PAI), and Commercially Available Information (CAI), all of which are legally accessible for intelligence gathering on individuals or organizations. OSINT techniques are widely employed by law enforcement, cybersecurity professionals, and forensic analysts to process vast datasets, enhance investigative capabilities, and improve case resolution.

Spyder Forensics’ OSINT Course provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles of open-source research, data collection, exploitation, and analysis. The curriculum is designed for forensic investigators, law enforcement personnel, research analysts, cybersecurity experts, and other professionals seeking to develop essential OSINT skills. The course culminates in a 4-hour capstone project, reinforcing key concepts through practical application.

The training begins with defensive OSINT strategies to safeguard personal and organizational security, covering topics such as misattribution, managed attribution, and the effective use of ‘sock puppets.’ Participants will also explore the legal considerations of data collection, aggregation, and usage. The course then delves into fundamental and advanced OSINT research techniques, including manual and automated data collection methods, along with an introduction to the dark web and cryptocurrency analysis.

Participants will learn how to apply OSINT in both short-term investigations and long-term research, as well as integrate these methodologies into live operations. The course also equips attendees with the tools to conduct an OSINT needs analysis within their organizations, ensuring safe, legal, and effective implementation of open-source intelligence practices.

Key Learning Points

• Understanding the scope of OSINT and the legal frameworks governing its use.
• Developing expertise in both defensive and offensive OSINT techniques for investigations.
• Leveraging search engines to uncover hidden, deleted, or obscure information.
• Identifying individuals online and analyzing their digital footprints.
• Exploring the dark web and gaining foundational knowledge of cryptocurrency.
• Examining business, public, financial, and archival records for investigative insights.
• Utilizing various platforms—including social media, forums, and dating apps—for OSINT investigations.
• Applying image exploitation techniques to extract key details such as geolocation data.
• Implementing scripting methods to enhance OSINT investigations.
• Staying informed on emerging trends and advancements in the OSINT field.
• Conducting an OSINT Needs Analysis to align intelligence efforts with organizational objectives.