OSINT Foundations Training

The OSINT Foundations course is the first step in Penrose’s Identity Management Certification. This two-day course prepares individuals to safely and effectively conduct basic open-source inquires which are generally based in the United States, have a medium or lower threat, using Tier 1 and Tier 2 data, basic search techniques and mindset, and scripting tools that have a simple user interface.

Training Topics Covered:

-Digital Security & OPSEC

-Sock-Puppet & Persona Dev

-Investigative Mindset

-Primary Discovery Framework

-Boolean logic & Search-Strings

-Advanced Search Operators

-Social Media Investigation

-Images, Geolocation & Mapping

-Application of Scripted Tools

-Authenticity, Analysis, Meaning

Theory Based, Structured,Reflective Debriefing Process

At Penrose, we do not simply orient students toward a series of internet research tools or techniques. Our training is steeped in scenario based, experiential learning. After each experiential learning event, the students will participate in a proprietary, structured debriefing. Designed using cognitive and learning theories, our debriefing process has been proven to increase critical thinking and reduce bias. Structured debriefing results in a net decrease in investigation and analysis time, as well as an overall improvement in quality and accuracy of analytic products.

Logistics:

·       Training will be in the Ballston Quarter of Arlington, Virginia.

·       Training is held from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Technical requirements:

·       Only the most basic computer skills are needed for training.

·       External mouse is required; track pad is insufficient.

·       Windows or Mac operating systems only, with the following minimum system capability:

  • CPU: 64-bit 2.0+ GHz processor;

  • RAM: 8 GB (gigabytes) of RAM;

  • Wireless Ethernet 802.11 G/N/AC

  • USB 3.0 port (training material is provided on a USB)

·       Students must have Admin access to their computers; for this reason, it is highly recommended students bring a personal laptop, not a work laptop.

·       Students must test and update their laptops prior to arriving at training; laptops must be operational at the beginning of class.