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Internet Intelligence Investigation (III)
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IT Management and Cyber Security
Course Overview
The internet today represents far more than a communication platform—it is a vast ecosystem of intelligence sources, from openly available data to hidden information within the deep and dark web. Organizations that lack the proper investigative tools and frameworks risk overlooking critical intelligence, exposing themselves to fraud, reputational harm, and compliance challenges.
This master class equips participants with advanced Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) strategies, dark web analysis, social media tracking, metadata interpretation, and digital forensics. Through hands-on simulations, attendees will learn how to uncover concealed identities, analyze behavioral patterns, and generate structured intelligence reports aligned with legal and ethical standards.
Course Objectives
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
Apply the full spectrum of OSINT techniques effectively
Use digital tools for profiling online identities and entities
Conduct safe and ethical investigations across the deep and dark web
Perform link and network analysis to reveal hidden relationships
Extract, analyze, and interpret metadata for intelligence purposes
Produce legally defensible intelligence reports
Align investigative practices with global compliance and privacy regulations
Course Audience
This program is tailored for professionals engaged in investigative, compliance, and cybersecurity roles, including:
Cybersecurity and threat intelligence analysts
Law enforcement, defense, and national security personnel
Corporate risk and security managers
Financial crime and fraud investigators
Due diligence, compliance, and background screening specialists
Investigative journalists and digital researchers
Legal professionals handling digital evidence and litigation support
Course Methodology
The course combines interactive instructor-led sessions, live demonstrations, case studies, and practical labs. Participants will work with real-world OSINT tools and platforms, conduct simulated investigations, and engage in group discussions on the legal and ethical dimensions of digital intelligence. Emphasis is placed on practical application to ensure participants leave with actionable skills.
Course Outline
Day 1 – Foundations of Internet Intelligence Investigation
Principles of Internet Intelligence & OSINT
Understanding surface web, deep web, and dark web
Operational Security (OpSec) for investigators
OSINT frameworks and methodologies
Hands-on: secure browsing setups for investigations
Day 2 – Advanced Open Source & Social Media Intelligence
Advanced search operators and meta-search engines
Social media investigations: Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, X (Twitter), TikTok
Mapping and sentiment analysis tools
Case study: profiling a target across multiple platforms
Verifying and archiving social media evidence
Day 3 – Deep Web, Dark Web, and Specialized Platforms
Safe use of Tor, I2P, and dark web markets
Identifying threat actors and illicit marketplaces
Monitoring hacker forums, paste sites, and encrypted messaging groups
Cryptocurrency tracing: following Bitcoin transactions
Hands-on: navigating dark web directories for intelligence gathering
Day 4 – Digital Forensics, Metadata & Link Analysis
Metadata extraction from documents, images, and emails
Email header and domain analysis tools
Link analysis using Maltego, Spiderfoot, and similar software
Workshop: building network diagrams to identify hidden connections
Day 5 – Compiling and Presenting Investigative Intelligence
Structuring findings into actionable reports
Building timelines, evidence chains, and dossiers
Legal considerations: chain of custody, compliance, privacy
Group exercise: guided investigation from data collection to presentation
Course wrap-up and building a long-term investigation toolkit
Certificates
Upon successful completion of this training program, participants will be formally awarded a HighPoint Certificate, recognizing their demonstrated knowledge and competencies in the subject matter. This certificate serves as an official testament to their proficiency and commitment to professional development