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Advanced OSINT Techniques for Intelligence and Military Applications
Duration: 30 Days
Format: Daily sessions, 2 hours each
Level: Beginner /Expert/Advanced
Fee: 1399 INR
Certification: Advanced OSINT Analyst Certificate
Contact: Raj Thakur at +919340654498 for inquiries
Course Objectives:
- Learn advanced OSINT tactics and techniques for in-depth investigations.
- Explore military-grade OSINT tools and specialized methodologies.
- Analyze high-stakes intelligence data and conduct covert information gathering.
Course Outline:
Module 1: Introduction to OSINT
- Overview of OSINT and its applications.
- Understanding the OSINT framework and methodology.
- Legal and ethical considerations in OSINT.
- OSINT and the intelligence lifecycle.
Module 2: OSINT Tools and Environment Setup
- Introduction to essential OSINT tools.
- Installing and setting up Kali Linux and other OSINT tools.
- Configuring Python scripts for automation.
- Setting up virtual machines and VPN for safe OSINT investigations.
Module 3: Basic OSINT Techniques
- Internet basics and search engine optimization (SEO) for OSINT.
- Google Dorking and advanced search operators.
- Analyzing metadata and EXIF data.
- Using OSINT framework and online repositories for initial reconnaissance.
Module 4: Social Media Intelligence (SOCMINT)
- Social media platforms overview and data sources.
- Tools: Maltego, Twint, Sherlock, Social Analyzer.
- Gathering information from Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
- Tracking social media profiles and activity patterns.
Module 5: People Search and Personal Data Gathering
- Using Pipl, Spokeo, and Whitepages.
- Gathering data from public records.
- Verifying identities and background checks.
- Case study: Tracing a person's digital footprint.
Module 6: Geolocation and Mapping OSINT
- Introduction to geolocation and mapping techniques.
- Tools: Google Earth, OpenStreetMap, GeoSocial Footprint, EXIF tools.
- Tracking locations from images and videos.
- Investigating location patterns.
Module 7: Domain, IP, and DNS OSINT
- Tools for domain and IP intelligence: WHOIS, nslookup, dnsdumpster, and more.
- Investigating domain ownership and history.
- Analyzing website metadata and connections.
- Case study: Complete investigation on a sample domain.
Module 8: Email Tracking and Phone Number OSINT
- Tools: EmailSherlock, Hunter.io, EmailRep, OSINT.email.
- Techniques for tracking and analyzing email addresses.
- Investigating phone numbers using online services.
- Tracing origin and background of phone numbers.
Module 9: Advanced Social Media Investigations
- Cross-platform social media investigation.
- Using graph analysis and network mapping.
- Tools: Maltego, SpiderFoot, NodeXL.
- Case study: Network investigation of a target.
Module 10: Web Scraping for OSINT
- Introduction to web scraping techniques.
- Python and BeautifulSoup for extracting data.
- Automating OSINT tasks with Python.
- Ethical considerations in web scraping.
Module 11: Dark Web OSINT
- Introduction to the dark web and its structure.
- Tools: Tor Browser, OnionScan, dark.fail.
- Gathering OSINT from hidden services.
- Case study: Investigating marketplaces and forums.
Module 12: Threat Intelligence and Data Breaches
- Gathering threat intelligence for proactive defense.
- Tools: HaveIBeenPwned, Intelligence X, BreachForums.
- Investigating compromised credentials and data breaches.
- Developing a threat intelligence profile.
Module 13: Automation and Scripting for OSINT
- Creating automated workflows with Python.
- Using OSINT frameworks for bulk data analysis.
- Automating data collection with scripts.
Module 14: Final Project and Advanced Case Study
- Group project: Full-scale OSINT investigation on a case study.
- Advanced report writing and presentation.
- Assessment and certification ceremony.
Additional Resources
- Access to exclusive OSINT tools library.
- Community support and weekly Q&A with instructors.
- Lifetime access to course materials and recorded sessions.
Level: Expert/Advanced
- Learn advanced OSINT tactics and techniques for in-depth investigations.
- Explore military-grade OSINT tools and specialized methodologies.
- Analyze high-stakes intelligence data and conduct covert information gathering.
Course Outline:
Module 1: Intelligence-Level OSINT Foundations
- Introduction to advanced OSINT at the intelligence level.
- The OSINT Intelligence Cycle and targeting high-value data.
- Overview of sophisticated OSINT tools used by government agencies.
- Ethical, legal, and privacy issues at a national and international level.
Module 2: Military-Grade OSINT Tools and Infrastructure
- Setting up a secure, anonymous OSINT environment.
- VPN, proxy chaining, and encrypted communication channels.
- Tools: VirtualBox, Tails OS, Qubes OS for compartmentalized investigations.
- Utilizing decentralized networks for secure OSINT operations.
Module 3: Satellite Imagery Analysis
- Introduction to satellite data and geospatial intelligence (GEOINT).
- Tools: Google Earth Pro, Sentinel Hub, MAXAR, TerraServer.
- Analyzing satellite images for intelligence and threat assessment.
- Practical exercise: Identifying infrastructure changes using satellite data.
Module 4: Advanced Social Media and Network Analysis
- Investigating cross-platform social media data and link analysis.
- Tools: Maltego, ShadowDragon, Echosec, Social Links.
- Utilizing AI-based sentiment and behavior analysis tools.
- Mapping and visualizing networks for social influence and risk analysis.
Module 5: Real-Time Threat Intelligence and Deep Web
- Gathering real-time threat intelligence on persons of interest.
- Tools: Recorded Future, ThreatConnect, Intelligence X.
- Dark web data mining and monitoring for high-stakes intelligence.
- Exercise: Identifying threat indicators and dark web sources.
Module 6: Domain, IP, and Network Intelligence
- Advanced domain and IP tracking for covert investigations.
- Tools: PassiveTotal, RiskIQ, Farsight DNSDB, Shodan for infrastructure mapping.
- Identifying C2 (command and control) infrastructure.
- Case study: Tracing advanced persistent threats (APTs).
Module 7: Telecommunications and Signal Intelligence (SIGINT)
- Signal intelligence overview and legal limitations.
- Tools: Wireshark, OpenCellID, Radio Frequency (RF) tracking tools.
- Techniques for mobile network triangulation and cellular analysis.
- Practical exercise: Gathering and analyzing telecommunications data.
Module 8: OSINT for Counterterrorism and Organized Crime
- Methods for tracking terrorist networks and organized crime.
- Tools: Palantir, IBM i2 Analyst's Notebook, OSINT Combine.
- Pattern-of-life analysis and detecting suspicious activities.
- Exercise: Building profiles on organized crime groups.
Module 9: Advanced Data Breach Analysis and Credential Monitoring
- Techniques for monitoring and investigating data breaches.
- Tools: Dehashed, SpyCloud, Intelligence X, HaveIBeenPwned.
- Correlating data from multiple breaches for profile building.
- Exercise: Analyzing data breaches and linking exposed credentials.
Module 10: Open Source Geospatial and Mapping Analysis
- Advanced geospatial analysis using GIS and mapping.
- Tools: OpenStreetMap, GeoServer, OSINT Combine Mapper.
- Geolocation techniques with precision (cell towers, WiFi).
- Real-world application: Monitoring border activities.
Module 11: OSINT Automation and Large-Scale Data Mining
- Techniques for automating OSINT data collection.
- Tools: Scrapy, Selenium, Hunchly, OSINT Framework Automation.
- Scripting large-scale OSINT with Python.
- Exercise: Automating data collection on high-value targets.
Module 12: Image and Video Forensics
- Techniques for analyzing multimedia data for intelligence.
- Tools: InVID, ExifTool, Amped Authenticate.
- Video analysis for pattern detection and object recognition.
- Practical exercise: Analyzing images and videos for forensic insights.
Module 13: Psychological Profiling and Behavioral OSINT
- Techniques for assessing online behavior and profiling.
- Tools: Babel Street, Silo, Semantria (for sentiment analysis).
- Identifying online personas and psychological markers.
- Exercise: Profiling a target using behavioral OSINT.
Module 14: Case Study and High-Stakes OSINT Exercise
- Full-scale, real-world OSINT investigation case study.
- Developing intelligence from open-source data.
- Analyzing threat patterns, target profiling, and risk assessment.
- Presentation and discussion of findings.
Module 15: Final Project, Report Writing, and Certification
- Final assessment with individual OSINT projects.
- Best practices for professional intelligence reporting.
- Certificate ceremony for completion and top project presentations.
Specialized Tools Overview
- Maltego: Network and relationship mapping.
- Palantir: Intelligence-grade data visualization (case study reference).
- Recorded Future: Real-time threat intelligence.
- MAXAR, TerraServer: Military-grade satellite imagery.
- ThreatConnect: Cyber threat intelligence aggregation.
- ShadowDragon: Social media and web investigation tool.
- Shodan, PassiveTotal: IoT and network device scanning.
- Intelligence X, OSINT Combine: Dark web data and operational intelligence.
- Echosec: Social media intelligence for crisis monitoring.
- i2 Analyst's Notebook: Data visualization for organized crime investigations.
- Semantria: AI-based sentiment and text analysis.
