SANS SEC487 Open-Source Intelligence Gathering Analysis
 
SEC487 provides comprehensive instruction on legitimate and effective methods for finding, gathering, and analyzing data from the Internet. You'll discover reliable data collection sources using manual and automated techniques and tools. Once you have the data, we'll guide you on ensuring its analysis is thorough, sound, and valuable for your investigations.

This course is a foundational exploration into open-source intelligence (OSINT) gathering, covering various aspects of the field. You'll gain practical skills, techniques, and tools utilized by law enforcement, private investigators, cyber attackers, and defenders to sift through vast online information, analyze findings, and uncover new leads for investigation. We aim to equip students with the OSINT knowledge needed for success in their respective domains, whether in cyber defense, threat intelligence analysis, private investigation, insurance claims examination, intelligence analysis, law enforcement, or simply a curiosity about OSINT.

Who should enroll in this course?

- Cyber Incident Responders
- Digital Forensics (DFIR) Analysts
- Penetration Testers
- Law Enforcement Professionals
- Intelligence Analysts
- Recruiters/Sourcers
- Private Investigators
- Insurance Investigators
- Human Resources Personnel
- Researchers

What You Will Learn:

- Understand the data collection life cycle
- Establish a secure platform for data collection
- Analyze customer collection requirements
- Capture and record data effectively
- Create sock puppet accounts for undercover operations
- Develop your OSINT process for efficient data gathering and analysis
- Harvest web data from reliable sources
- Conduct people search online
- Access and analyze social media data
- Explore remote locations using online cameras and maps
- Utilize geolocated social media for investigation purposes
- Research businesses using available online resources
- Access government-provided data for analysis
- Gather data from the Dark Web for investigative purposes
- Utilize international sites and tools for OSINT operations

Course Components:

- SEC487 Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Gathering and Analysis Course

PDF Guide:

- Automating Open Source Intelligence Algorithms for OSINT (Syngress)
- OSINT Investigation: From Strategy to Implementation (Springer)
- OSINT Methods and Tools: A Practical Guide to Online Intelligence (Apress)
- OSINT: New Approaches and Opportunities (Croft)
- OSINT Tool Kit On The Go Bag (Tradecraft)
- OSINT Tools and Resources Handbook