This course offers a comprehensive program for internet investigations and open-source intelligence gathering. Students learn how to enhance their search skills to effectively use internet resources for locating information online. Topics include: an introduction to online investigations and open source primer; how to hack Google (e.g., learn professional Google skills); social and other search engine resources; drugs and human trafficking websites online; images online and basic tracing IP introduction; advanced social media investigations; dark web defined for investigators; how to remove personal identifying information; and using anonymity: working undercover for investigators.
Analysts and investigators with law enforcement at all levels and with private industry groups will benefit greatly from this training.