VX1 - Social Media Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) Training
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This full day of training will be delivered virtually through Microsoft Teams. It is open to all professionals in both public and private sectors that want to advance their knowledge of fundamental online investigative tactics and procedures. Live walkthroughs will be provided on the various topic areas outlined below with time given to practice hands-on skills. A basic understanding of Internet browsers (i.e. Google Chrome and Firefox) is recommended. Whether you are new to the field or a seasoned vet wanting to refresh your skills, this training will not disappoint.
Resource materials will be provided in PDF format.
Learning Outcomes
Snapchat, Tik Tok & Twitter
Features and fundamentals
Investigative tools
Crowdsourcing localized and time-relevant posts from a geographic area
Instagram & Facebook
Usernames and profile ID’s
Location-based searching
Hashtags / Stories / Reels / IGTV
Messenger / Live / Direct messages
Digital and evidential documentation
Screenshotting and entire page documentation
Browser add-ons and extensions
Downloading and saving videos
Search Engines
Search Operators
Cache data
Webpage history & archives
Photos - Verification and veracity
Metadata on photos and videos
Reverse Image Search
Documented digital deception techniques
Operational Security (OPSEC)
VPN’s
Research accounts vs. covert accounts
Officer / staff safety considerations
Deep web
People search engines
Pastebin databases
Mobile applications
Reverse phone number searching
geo-locational relevancy
Note: Learning outcomes and methodology are subject to change as technology and platforms continue to evolve over time. We reserve the right to modify presentation content to keep this training as up to date as possible with consideration to day by day and week by week trends. Learning outcomes will be tailored to suit the individual needs of your agency, district, or department.