Retired courses - Open Source Intelligence Practitioner

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On this 3-day Firebrand accelerated Open Source Intelligence Practitioner (OSINT) training course, you'll learn the practical skills necessary for intelligence gathering using publicly available information.

This OSINT Practitioner course builds on the knowledge in OSINT Foundation and covers aspects such as legend building and online personas.

The course will consist of presentation and demonstration with a high level of participation required. You'll complete practical tasks using all of the tools and methods introduced including a series of scenario based exercises.

Some of the topics you'll cover include:

• Agent Provocateur and stated cases
• Setting up and maintaining online false persona
• Social engineering
• Setting up and maintaining covert machines
• Consented account take over and legal requirements, tradecraft
• Virtual/Crypto Currency
• APPs; Using your tablet and smartphone covertly

Your knowledge will be tested in the form of an Assessed Interactive Exercise.

As part of our unique Lecture | Lab | Review technique, you'll be exposed to both the theoretical knowledge and the practical skills of Open Source Intelligence. This will accelerate your learning and ensure that you have the hands-on experience to apply your knowledge when you return to the office.

You'll also be trained by our expert instructors that have years of relevant industry experience. They'll draw on this knowledge to offer you a unique and valuable insight that enriches your learning.

Day One

• Legend Building - maintenance and tradecraft
• Agent Provocateur and stated cases
• Setting up and maintaining Online False Persona
• Social Engineering - influencing- introduction & basic knowledge

Day Two

• Setting up and maintain covert machines
• Consented Account take over - legal requirements, tradecraft
• Virtual / Crypto Currency - awareness and knowledge of different types of virtual currency and their use
• APPs - using tablet & smartphone covertly

Day Three

• Assessed Interactive Exercise - scenario based with online resources and role players

You will take an online multiple choice exam taken on the last day of the course.

You'll receive courseware that covers the topics in a digital format. Lab exercises and the exam are also included in the course.

You should have attended the Open Source Intelligence - Foundation course, or have equivalent knowledge.

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

• Two training options. Choose between residential classroom-based and online courses
• You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
• Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
• Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
• You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9am–5pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand, you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time with your instructor
• You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
• You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

*For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
**Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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