What Is OSINT: Open Source Intelligence Course Part 1
Master open-source intelligence (OSINT) techniques used by security professionals, ethical hackers, and investigators. Learn to collect, analyze, and assess publicly available information from various OSINT sources, including search engines, social media, and the dark web, while improving your own operational security.
Last update: July 2024
Audio Language: English
Subtitles/Captions: Yes
Type of Training: Online self-paced
Focus: OSINT Training Courses, Penetration Testing Training Courses
Caption Language: English
What You’ll Learn
This “What Is OSINT” course will teach you:
- OSINT Fundamentals:
Learn the core principles of open-source intelligence, data collection, and analysis - Advanced Search Techniques:
Use Google Dorking, reverse image search, and metadata analysis to uncover hidden data. - Publicly Available Data:
Extract information from social media, public records, government agencies, and web pages. - Sock Puppet Accounts:
Create and manage fake identities for intelligence gathering while maintaining anonymity. - Dark Web Exploration:
Use Tor and OSINT tools to navigate dark web sites and assess potential cyber threats.
- Threat Intelligence:
Identify security risks, analyze data breaches, and track threat actors online. - Operational Security:
Learn how OSINT professionals protect their own identity while gathering intelligence. - OSINT Tools and Frameworks:
Explore popular OSINT tools like SpiderFoot, Maltego, and CSI Linux for real-world investigations. - Business Intelligence & Cyber Defense:
Apply OSINT techniques for assessing security risks, corporate investigations, and national security. - Reporting & Presenting OSINT Data:
Learn to structure intelligence reports with actionable insights for security teams.
Included in the What Is OSINT Course
10+ Hours of On-Demand Video
7 Downloadable Resources
1 Quizzes
5 Articles
Access on Mobile
Certificate of Completion
Suitable for the Following Careers
OSINT Researcher
Intelligence Analyst
Threat Intelligence Specialist
Private Investigator
Course Content
PREVIEW COURSE
Description of TrainingIntroduction
Getting started
About sock puppets
Data collection
Advance searching
Reverse searches
Employee and employer searches
People searches
Website OSINT
Darkweb
Various browser plugins
Social media
OSINT Frameworks
Miscellaneous
Bringing it all together
Bonus
Bonus
Bonus
Audio Version of Training
OPEN FULL CURRICULUM
Bonus Lecture - Whats Next?Requirements
A computer, smartphone, or tablet with internet access
Basic knowledge of data collection and online research techniques
Interest in intelligence gathering, cybersecurity, or security risks
Description of Open Source Intelligence Course
Uncover the power of open-source intelligence (OSINT) with this in-depth training course designed for security professionals, ethical hackers, and intelligence analysts. This course provides a practical and hands-on approach to OSINT, covering a variety of techniques used to collect and analyze publicly available information from search engines, social media, dark web sites, and public records.
You'll start with the fundamentals of OSINT, including how to conduct Google Dorking, metadata extraction, and web scraping, before diving into more advanced topics like threat intelligence, privacy protection, and sock puppet accounts. Using tools like SpiderFoot, Maltego, and CSI Linux, you’ll gain real-world experience in gathering intelligence and assessing security threats.
- Explore OSINT methodologies and how they apply to cybersecurity, intelligence gathering, and digital investigations.
- Learn how security professionals use OSINT to identify vulnerabilities, track threat actors, and assess security risks.
- Conduct dark web investigations using Tor and analyze intelligence from hidden services.
- Master data collection techniques for social media, government databases, and publicly accessible sources.
- Create professional OSINT reports for business intelligence, cybersecurity, and law enforcement applications.
By the end of this course, you’ll have the foundational knowledge to use OSINT effectively, whether for cybersecurity defense, investigative research, or personal security.
Who Is This Course For
This course is designed for cybersecurity professionals, intelligence analysts, private investigators, and anyone interested in OSINT. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced researcher, you’ll gain valuable skills for data collection, analysis, and threat intelligence.
Course Instructor
Jeff M
Jeff M has over 19 years of IT experience and has designed, programmed, and published games on Android, Chrome, PC, Windows Phone, Windows OS, OSX, and Linux platforms. He is proficient in programming languages such as HTML5, C++, Python, and Visual Basic. Jeff has completed EC Council CEH 8 & 9 certification courses and holds certifications including CWA, Certified Accredited Engineer, CISP, and Metasploit.
He has published security articles in Hackin9 Magazine and eForensics Magazine. In 2010, he co-founded Disposable Games Studio, aiming to create games and apps for gamers, IT professionals, and everyday users. Jeff is also passionate about training and security, having delivered talks and training sessions on OSINT and ethical hacking.
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Testimonials
Andre H.
Learned a lot here, a very good course for everyone that shows an interest in this sector and I had no prior experience. Especially because advice is given how and where to apply your newly acquired knowledge.
Lucas V.
The course does it all! I had a few insights into OSINT but now feel more knowledgeable.
Shubham M.
This is a very good course for those who want to understand the OSINT concept from the basics and want to make themselves better by starting from the beginning. By doing this I have understood the OSINT in a very basic and easy way and it is much better.
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