Axeten OSINT Training Modules
The Online training, the Distance Learning Course & the Classroom training all use the same 15 modules
Modular Prices, Upgrades & Discounts
| No. | Module Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1A | Introduction to the training | Introducing the process of the course, your trainer & Axeten |
| 1B | Introducing OSINT Capabilities | The Use of Open Source Intelligence in Investigations. This module is mandatory |
| 1C | Introducing the Research Process | The Process of Online Research into People. This module is mandatory |
| 2 | Legislation & Policies | Relevant to OSINT in the UK & Europe. The Public Authority version of this module is significantly longer, covering IPA2016 & CPS Guidelines |
| 3 | Creating and Managing a False Persona | Explains and demonstrates the set up of an effective online false persona for OSINT research purposes |
| 4 | Computer Security & Footprints | Explains and demonstrates how a computer can be kept safe and how its on-line footprint can be identified & altered |
| 5 | Understanding the Internet & Investigating Websites | Explains how the Internet developed, its structure and the basic processes of investigating websites |
| 6A | Google & Advanced Search Techniques | Explains how best to carry out online research using Google, the most popular search engine |
| 6B | Other Search Engines & Meta Search Engines | Explains how best to carry out online research using a variety of search engines, to locate relevant information |
| 7A | Introduction to Social Media Platforms | Identifying People Through Their Social Media Activities |
| 7B | LinkedIn & Similar Platforms | Demonstrates the wealth of information stored on the social media site LinkedIn and other similar sites. Includes practical tasks |
| 8A | Photo & Video Social Media Platforms | Demonstrates the wealth of information available from digital images, from the popular photo & video related social media sites such as Instagram & YouTube. Includes practical tasks. |
| 8B | Twitter Research | Demonstrates the wealth of information stored on the popular social media platform, Twitter. Includes practical examples |
| 9A | Facebook Research | Demonstrates the wealth of information stored on the popular social media platform, Facebook and how to use advanced techniques to find accurate and valuable information. Includes practical tasks |
| 9B | Other Social Media Platforms | Introduces to the trainee to a number of popular social media sites that they may not have yet encountered, including VK / OK. Includes practical tasks |
| 10 | Databases & How To Use Them as An Investigative Resource | Introduces and demonstrates the many databases available to an OSINT researcher |
| 11A | Researching People Using Blogs, Forums & Similar Platforms | Demonstrates the wealth of information stored in blogs, forums & similar sites and how to use advanced OSINT techniques to find assist in identifying those posting to them or using them |
| 11B | Researching People Using Online Sales & Auctions Sites | Shows the delegates the search tools and techniques to use to identify those behind postings & accounts for online sales and auction sites |
| 12 | Researching Digital Images & Photographs Online | This module covers the number of investigative options open to you when Researching Digital Images & Photographs from Online site |
| 13 | Understanding Emails as an Investigative Resource | Explains and demonstrates the structure of an email address and how to trace all types of email |
| 14A | Other Investigative Resources | Demonstrates how to use other investigative techniques available to the OSINT researcher, (including Document Identification & The Internet of Things). Includes practical tasks |
| 14B | An Introduction To The Dark Web | Provides an overview of the Dark Web with specific information relating to safe research |
| 15A | Grading Open Source Intelligence | A practical look at grading Open Source Intelligence |
| 15B | OSINT Research Reporting & Flowcharts | Graphic reporting techniques |