About the CourseOpen Source Intelligence (OSINT) has become an increasingly important discipline across a wide range of fields, from intelligence and security to journalism, corporate investigations, and cyber threat intelligence. Despite its growing importance, OSINT is often misunderstood and commonly associated with nothing more than searching for information online, using tools, or finding secret information.
Introduction to OSINT is a foundational course designed to help you understand what open-source intelligence really is and what it is not.
This course does not focus on how to use specific tools or techniques. Instead, it explores the core concepts of OSINT, the relationship between information obtained from open sources and intelligence, and the key differences between OSINT and ordinary internet research. Participants will also examine common misconceptions about OSINT, why it has become increasingly important in today’s information environment, how it is used in the real world, and what OSINT can and cannot do.
By the end of the course, participants will understand what open-source intelligence is and what it is not, how it differs from ordinary internet research, where it is used in the real world, and its role in the modern intelligence environment.
Introduction to OSINT is designed for anyone looking to develop a foundational understanding of open-source intelligence. It provides a starting point for understanding the discipline in the right context before moving on to more advanced OSINT training.
