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Open Source Investigations - OSI.1, 2 & 3 Bundle

Early $795.00 ENDS AUGUST 19
Regular $795.00 ENDS OCTOBER 19
Late (19 Days Left) $795.00 ENDS NOVEMBER 19

Host: Wicklander-Zulawski
Location: WZ Virtual Training via Haystack Group Zoom Video Conferencing,
Dates: November 19, 2024 - November 21, 2024
Times: 9:00am - 5:00pm CENTRAL TIME
Fee: $795.00

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Open Source Investigations 1 provides an overview of OSINT and the intelligence cycle.  Attendees will understand the importance of anonymity and the need for focus on methodology over tools.  OSI 1 focuses on online people investigation skills with numerous hands-on exercises to practice what you learn.

Topics include:

  • Privacy & Anonymity
  • Investigation Platform- virtual machines, emulators, sock puppets, mobile phones
  • Search Engines – advanced search operators, reverse image searching
  • Collection & Preservation – recording and collecting OSINT findings
  • Deleted Content – archives and cached
  • Verification and Provenance
  • People Investigation Skills – making use of usernames, cell phones, email addresses, and other identifying information
  • Social Media – locating relevant data, confirming accounts, capturing evidence, and understanding platform features

Open Source Investigations 2  provides an in-depth exploration of location and event investigations. Attendees will learn techniques for geolocating images, collecting evidence as events happen, and the value of social media for location and event investigations.  OSI 2 provides active learning opportunities with 10 hands-on exercises and case studies. 

Topics include:

  • OSINT Methodology Review
  • Locations & Events – investigating places, events, and incidents
  • Geolocation – using images and context clues to determine location
  • Photos & Metadata – Image analysis and extraction of metadata
  • Live OSINT – locating relevant data as live events happen
  • Maps, Satellite Imagery and Transportation investigations
  • Using Social Media platforms for collecting evidence in real-time or after incidents
  • Social Media heat maps and hashtags
  • OSINT for vulnerability assessments

Open Source Investigations 3 is an advanced course with a focus on business investigations, online due diligence, and dark web investigations.  OSI 3 explores the more technical aspects of open-source investigations.   Attendees participate in numerous hands-on activities and a CTF to practice what they have learned.   

Topics include:

  • Business Investigations and due diligence basics
  • Domains and websites
  • Email Headers & IP Addresses
  • Using wireless networks and MAC ID for investigations
  • International Business Investigations
  • Dark Web, Tor walkthrough and introduction to cryptocurrency
  • Tor investigations and Pastebins
  • Breach data access and ethical considerations
  • Capture the Flag

Heather Honey


Heather Honey is the founder and president of Haystack Group, an investigations, consulting and training firm based in Pennsylvania.   She has over 25 years of experience handling complex investigations in corporate and government environments. Heather is the author of the Open Source Investigations training program and also shares her passion for OSINT with others by speaking at conferences and training events.  In addition to training, Heather’s primary focus is online investigations, supply chain consulting, open source research and intelligence.  She is also a founding member of SMMART.us, a non-profit organization dedicated to combatting online manipulation and exploitation.

Host: Wicklander-Zulawski

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