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This course provides information on what constitutes cyberstalking in a legal context and information on handling cyberstalking complaints. Common elements of cyberstalking cases, potential tools and platforms used by cyberstalkers, and behavioral indicators are also covered in this course. Developed with a victim-centered approach, this course provides information on establishing a relationship with victims to maximize their safety and further investigative efforts.

This online course introduces the dark web and some of the most popular tools to access the darknet, including Tor, Freenet, and Invisible Internet Project (I2P). Basic topics include what Tor is, how it works, and who uses it; as well as dark markets in Tor Onion Service Servers (also known as .onion servers) and other hidden services. The course concludes with brief case studies covering some of the largest dark-market seizures in history.

This course provides an introduction to the digital space commonly referred to as social media and networking. Terminology used to describe how social media and networking services are accessed, statistical data on users and mobile devices, and a variety of popular services are covered in the first part of the course.

This course covers a variety of tools and techniques to conduct deep web searches that go beyond common search engines like Google. The course highlights tools for discovering information about people and companies both domestically and internationally. It also includes tools for discovering and manipulating device information such as IP addresses. This course is part of the Open Source Intelligence Modules. It can be completed as a stand-alone course or in combination with the other courses.

This course focuses on gathering information from social media sites. Students will learn about popular social media platforms, tools that can help them discover information on them, and ways to capture and save online media. This course is part of the Open Source Intelligence Modules. It can be completed as a stand-alone course or in combination with the other courses.

In contrast to the other courses in this series, which deal primarily with the acquisition of digital evidence, this course addresses legal issues that appear relatively late in the investigative and judicial process. Topics include the Fifth Amendment as it applies to passwords and login credentials, determining the ownership of files on digital devices, and the admissibility of online evidence. This is the sixth of seven modules in the training series Legal Concerns for Digital Evidence Responders. It can be completed as a stand-alone course or in combination with the other six modules.

This course addresses the legal issues surrounding mobile digital devices including cell phones and GPS devices. Topics include seizing and searching mobile devices, the process of obtaining both historical and current location information from cellular service providers, and legal process needed to install a GPS unit on a vehicle. This is the final course in the training series Legal Concerns for Digital Evidence Responders. It can be completed as a stand-alone course or in combination with the other six modules.

This course introduces fundamental concepts and terminology related to computer networks. Topics include the importance of computer networks, types of computer networks, common network components, network topologies and media, the OSI and TCP/IP models of communication, and IP addressing. The course also addresses the role of law enforcement iin cybersecurity within the current landscape of digital crime.

This webinar introduces participants to illegal darknet markets and associated forums, particularly the illicit goods and services offered, as well as successful law enforcement operations targeting these sites. Participants will gain practical knowledge on how to create anonymous accounts to access and monitor these sites and intelligence collection tactics for use in law enforcement investigations.