Introduction

The training on OSINT Mastery: Intelligence for Compliance focuses on enhancing investigation skills and utilizing various research techniques to effectively gather information from digital sources, for example for CDD purposes. It emphasizes the importance of having the right skills and tools for conducting digital investigations accurately and efficiently. After this training you will be able to specify your “open sources” searches to obtain more accurate and faster results. You will also be better equipped to evaluate (the trustworthiness of) the obtained information. Furthermore you will know how to protect your identity when conducting searches.

The internet is generally accepted as a tool for investigations to get to know your client and to gain insights into a business. Having the right skills and tools is essential for the effectiveness and accuracy of any digital investigation. Digital sources contain a lot of information, some of which can be valuable for compliance tasks such as conducting customer due diligence. Information can be collected about persons, organizations and events. Filtering through all this information can be challenging. Therefore, it is necessary to have the skills and tools to find useful information in the most efficient information.

Training Content

1. Using Open Sources for Due Diligence: Learn how to utilize open sources effectively to gather information about individuals, organizations, and events relevant to compliance tasks such as customer due diligence.

2. Types of Sources Available: Explore the different types of digital sources that can be used for investigations, including social media platforms, websites, and online databases.

3. Using Social Media as an Investigative Tool: Understand how social media platforms can be used as valuable sources of information during investigations and learn techniques for extracting useful data.

4. Benefits and Limitations of Internet and Open Source Investigations: Gain insights into the advantages and challenges of conducting investigations on the internet and through open sources, and learn how to overcome limitations.

5. Safety Measures: Learn how to protect your identity and maintain confidentiality while conducting searches and investigations online.

6. Research Techniques: Acquire a range of research techniques to efficiently gather relevant information from digital sources.

7. Google Search Operators: Master the use of advanced search operators to refine your searches and obtain more accurate and targeted results.

8. Search Engine Excluding Results: Understand how to use search engine settings to exclude irrelevant results and focus on the most useful information.

9. Working of Search Engine: Gain a deeper understanding of how search engines function and how to leverage their algorithms to your advantage.

10. Facebook Graph: Learn how to utilize the Facebook Graph Search feature to gather specific information and uncover hidden connections.

11. Tor Browser: Explore the use of the Tor Browser to enhance anonymity and protect your online identity during investigations.

12. LinkedIn Research: Discover techniques for conducting thorough research on LinkedIn, including finding valuable information about professionals and companies.

13. Finding Username/Nickname: Learn how to uncover additional information about individuals by searching for their usernames or nicknames across various platforms.

14. Plugins/Tooling: Explore useful plugins and tools that can aid in OSINT investigations and make the process more efficient.

15. Picture Investigation: Understand the techniques and tools used for investigating the origins and details of images found online.

16. Instagram: Learn how to effectively gather information from Instagram profiles and posts for compliance investigations.

17. Twitter: Discover techniques for utilizing Twitter as an investigative tool and extracting relevant information from tweets and profiles.

Training Benefits

Improved Investigation Skills: Enhance your existing investigation skills through a variety of research techniques and practical exercises.
Efficient Information Gathering: Learn how to specify your searches on open sources to obtain more accurate and faster results, saving time and effort.
Enhanced Information Evaluation: Develop the ability to evaluate the trustworthiness and reliability of obtained information, ensuring the accuracy of investigative findings.
Identity Protection: Acquire the knowledge and tools necessary to protect your identity and maintain confidentiality while conducting online searches.
Practical Case Studies: Work on practical cases throughout the training, gaining hands-on experience and applying the learned techniques in real-world scenarios.
Access to Laptop: Each participant will have access to a laptop during the training, allowing for immediate application and practice of the concepts and tools taught.

Overall, this training equips participants with the skills, techniques, and tools required to effectively conduct OSINT investigations for compliance purposes, ensuring accurate and efficient information gathering. This training is aimed at improving already established investigation skills through a wide range of research techniques and practical exercises.