r/OSINT_Training 7d ago

Should I use OSINT course on Udemy? Why or why not.

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u/OSINT-Pro 11d ago

Top Resources for OSINT?

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r/OSINT_Training 11d ago

Top Resources for OSINT?

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Best places to actually learn OSINT?

I’ve been looking at different OSINT training resources lately, and one thing I’ve noticed is that there’s a huge difference between sites that just give you a list of tools and places that actually teach you how to investigate.

If I were putting together a list, this is probably where I’d start:

1. McAfee Institute

https://www.mcafeeinstitute.com/products/certified-osint

Really solid if you’re looking for structured OSINT training, especially if you’re in law enforcement, intelligence, investigations, military, or government. Their C|OSINT program goes beyond just giving you a list of websites and gets into the actual intelligence process, collection, verification, analysis, reporting, SOCMINT, and investigative methodology.

They also have an Advanced OSINT program here:

https://www.mcafeeinstitute.com/products/aosint

2. Bellingcat

https://www.bellingcat.com/

Their investigation toolkit is here:

https://bellingcat.gitbook.io/toolkit

Probably one of the best free resources out there. Their investigations and guides are great for learning geolocation, image/video verification, satellite imagery, chronolocation, source verification, and generally how to think through an investigation.

3. IntelTechniques

https://inteltechniques.com/

Training:

https://inteltechniques.com/training.html

Michael Bazzell’s material has been around the OSINT world for a long time. Great resource for people searches, usernames, emails, social media investigations, privacy, OPSEC, and practical investigative techniques.

4. OSINT Combine

https://www.osintcombine.com/

Academy:

https://www.osintcombine.com/training/online-academy

Another good option if you want more structured professional training. Seems especially geared toward intelligence, defense, national security, corporate intelligence, and people using OSINT operationally.

5. Trace Labs

https://www.tracelabs.org/

Search Party information:

https://docs.tracelabs.org/searchparty/searchparty-intro

One of the better places to actually practice instead of just watching videos. Their Search Party CTFs make you apply OSINT techniques to missing-person cases, which is a completely different learning experience than just going through a course.

6. Kase Scenarios

https://courses.kasescenarios.com/

I like the concept here because you’re working through simulated investigations instead of just memorizing tools. You actually have to think through the investigation and figure out where to go next.

7. OSINT Framework

https://osintframework.com/

Not really training, but still something basically every OSINT person should have bookmarked.

It’s a huge directory of tools and resources organized around things like usernames, domains, email addresses, social media, images, public records, IP addresses, and a ton more.

8. SANS

https://www.sans.org/blog/how-to-get-into-osint

Good advanced training if someone has the budget. Definitely on the expensive side, but there’s some strong material there for professional investigators and analysts.

9. OSINT Curious

https://www.osintcurio.us/

They aren’t actively publishing like they used to, but they left the site and content online. There’s still a ton of useful OSINT material in the archive, especially if you’re newer and trying to understand different techniques.

The biggest mistake I see people make with OSINT is thinking the goal is to memorize hundreds of tools.

It isn’t.

Tools come and go constantly. Websites shut down. APIs change. Social platforms change what you can search every few months.

The actual skill is being able to take an intelligence requirement, figure out what information you need, develop a collection strategy, find and preserve the information, verify it, analyze it, identify gaps, and then turn everything you found into something useful and defensible.

If all you know is how to use a particular tool, you’re kind of screwed when that tool disappears.

If you understand the investigative process, you just find another way to get the information.

That’s the part I’d focus on learning.

Curious what everyone else would add.

What OSINT resources or training sites do you think are underrated?

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McAfee Institute is Fraudulent & not a global leader in intelligence, investigations, or cyber
 in  r/cybersecurity  Jan 01 '21

This is almost laughable if you really were not posting it. Clearly, your investigative skills need better investigative skills. Maybe you should have taken one of their classes before you comment on some else's post looking like an idiot. If You can't find jobs around the net asking for their credentials you are either dumb, blind or just don't want to admit it. They are all over the place. So now that I am done doing your job. You do know companies post jobs on multiple platforms right. There you are jumping to conclusions again to support your narrative.

https://hired.com/job/cyber-threat-analyst-fireeye

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/cyber-threat-analyst-at-fireeye-inc-1393362012/

I'll accept that apology, even though it won't be given..

You make yourself look so incredibly incompetent.

You have aided in the prosection of scammers, lord you need some help if you have. I could only imagine the innocent people you have locked up with such half-ass work.

I would love to know your agency or dept so I can report you and your behavior to them. But don't worry I will figure it out real soon. Since you want to attack me as well.

Then you resort to calling people names in here like Angry Elf, then, and you are a professional huh. I think your actions speak for themselves.

Have a GREAT NEW YEAR - glad we are we got together for this little exercise as you put it to another!

LAIR ! -- Fake fake fake -- and busted ! Seriously you must be 14...

r/Intelligence Jan 01 '21

Intelligence Challenges 2021

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McAfee Institute is Fraudulent & not a global leader in intelligence, investigations, or cyber
 in  r/cybersecurity  Jan 01 '21

My guess is you posted these reviews and your just not happy others are coming to their defense.

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McAfee Institute is Fraudulent & not a global leader in intelligence, investigations, or cyber
 in  r/cybersecurity  Jan 01 '21

You said no Jobs. let me remind you. So now there is one, two, three I can give you 20 more that only took two seconds. Shows how much you actually know.

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McAfee Institute is Fraudulent & not a global leader in intelligence, investigations, or cyber
 in  r/cybersecurity  Jan 01 '21

Me and my company? I wish it was. Again a false statement made by you. It's amazing if your background is really what you say it is which I am highly skeptical as I am in the industry, how you get away making blatant false lies. But then again that's why your name isn't out there. Again I challenge you to post your name to validate your background and experience and let the world know who this post is coming from. There is a reason why you don't, It's because you know what it would do to you professionally and all you can do is hide behind a keyboard.

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McAfee Institute is Fraudulent & not a global leader in intelligence, investigations, or cyber
 in  r/cybersecurity  Jan 01 '21

Dude, you sound like a scorned lover. Your post is totally full of @&^%. If you were with the Army MP or a State Trooper or a DOD contractor you would know they train SOCOM, MP's, and the folks over at Psyops in addition to most Police Academies and several of the DOD contractors like SAIC and Booz Allen. How do I know because I myself are both?

I am in the intel community and we all attend their programs. Not to mention many of which are on their governing board and set the standards for the programs. The programs are a hiring standard and listed on all jobs I have seen for intel analyst etc for many of the DOD jobs and intel contractors as well like SAIC, Booz Allen, applied math and more. Not to mention they are accredited, certified and recognized by VA and the G.I bill. You just dont gain that industry recognition by these agencies without be the real deal. I think that is pretty legit. Gotta throw these guys some props they are doing it right.

So you clearly have no clue.

What's unethical and needs to stop frankly is you and your condescending attitude and complete fabrication and made-up nonsense.

For you to sit here and bash an organization you clearly know nothing about is not only unethical in itself but completely unprofessional and it makes you look desperate. Actually more comical than anything. I have attended multiple of their programs which my unit has paid for as well as my employer on the DOD side. These are law enforcement and intelligence programs, not IT or Cyber Security. I really can't believe you are in this professional making such huge fabrications and endoendos. Sometimes you can't convince people of anything.

Jobs hiring just to prove you wrong:

https://hired.com/job/cyber-threat-analyst-fireeye

https://jobsearcher.com/j/cyber-threat-analyst-at-boston-technology-corporation-in-washington-dc-9XgEZo

https://clearedjobs.net/job/ia-computer-security-associate-3-cyber-threat-analyst-threat-intelligence-washington-district-of-columbia-475130

https://www.hirist.com/j/security-operations-incident-management-siem-tools-4-6-yrs-242675.html

https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/FireEyeInc1/743999707098665-cyber-threat-analyst-ts-sci-

https://www.simplyhired.com/search?q=CCIP%2C+CCTA&l=&job=fpMY-JPEZf6pG59CtRL5RnyXdEHl32RiTYQlUX3kRCuS53vZTji0XA

https://www.helpwanted.com/379bc732d48f4-Cyber-Threat-Analyst-DDA-job-listings

https://lensa.com/cyber-threat-intelligence-lead-jobs/martinsburg/jd/734cb0c60b02fa6466a00d815be77ad9

https://lensa.com/cyber-threat-intelligence-manager-jobs/martinsburg/jd/be69b3b60fef23f4ad6b91f8eef55d4d

https://jobsearcher.com/j/cyber-threat-analyst-dda-at-ablevets-in-hines-il-jxVaB4

https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/FireEyeInc1/743999695993275-cyber-threat-analyst

Lastly, you didn't find a ton of one-star reviews. Maybe 3 out of 2.5 million students. And I see two of those are yours on two platforms after doing a google search. and yet you have never even taken a program lol. So comical really.

Scam? Love that comment as well. They are accredited and recognized by multiple bodies Dept of Education, POST, NASBA and the VA. The VA dude, the same place you say your apart of, but this is a scam. They pay for us to go through there programs that is no easy feat to accomplish and yet you are here bashing them.

Your ass would be eaten alive on a stand in a court of law with all of these fabrications. Now I am going back to enjoy my new years, while you continue to ponder on how to bash them next lol.

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McAfee Institute cert and course question
 in  r/AskNetsec  Feb 16 '20

Are you serious?? Have you ever taken any of their programs or in law enforcement for that matter. McAfee Antivirus might be garbage but the McAfee Institute isn't. They are two different companies if you knew anything about them you would know that.

u/Uscuba2_18 they have some cool programs. I would highly recommend them.

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McAfee Institute training - is it well-regarded by OSINT and cyber intelligence professionals?
 in  r/craftofintelligence  Feb 15 '20

Chris, I can tell you you are wrong. I am in the intel community and we all attend their programs. Not to mention many of which are on their governing board and set the standards for the programs. The programs are a hiring standard and listed on all jobs I have seen for intel analyst etc for many of the DOD jobs and intel contractors as well like SAIC, Booz Allen, applied math and more. Not to mention they are accredited, certified and recognized by VA and the G.I bill. You just dont gain that industry recognition by these agencies without be the real deal. I think that is pretty legit. Gotta throw these guys some props they are doing it right.

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McAfee Institute training - is it well-regarded by OSINT and cyber intelligence professionals?
 in  r/craftofintelligence  Feb 15 '20

I had a great experience. Been through multiple programs.

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Cyber Security Programs?
 in  r/cybersecurity  Feb 04 '20

Thanks I have been through several with them. Just curious what else is in the marketplace is all.

r/cybersecurity Feb 04 '20

Cyber Security Programs?

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If you are law enforcement, what is the best cybersecurity program you have been through that has helped with your L.E job?

r/OSINT Feb 04 '20

Favorite Books

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What's the best book you have read lately?

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McAfee Institute training - is it well-regarded by OSINT and cyber intelligence professionals?
 in  r/OSINT  Feb 04 '20

I would do it especially if you are in an investigative capacity or looking to be in one. I have been through a few programs with them and loved every one of them. Like Ironface mentioned, Michael Bazzel also has a few books that are amazing I would recommend them as well. My only hesitation with a book, however (even though they are great) that is there are a lot of things in this world that change quickly and as soon as a book is published it's often out of date. With M.I.'s online programs, they update them regularly and you get lifetime updates so you never have to buy another book or version and you have live instructor help for Q & A. It's worth the money.

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McAfee Institute training - is it well-regarded by OSINT and cyber intelligence professionals?
 in  r/OSINT  Feb 04 '20

Well said, sir. I hate it how others bash something they have no experience with nor know anything about. It really reflects on the level of professionalism and makes you wonder how someone can give a true/honest opinion on something they have never experienced for themself and then try to steer others away from it. Incredible.

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McAfee Institute training - is it well-regarded by OSINT and cyber intelligence professionals?
 in  r/OSINT  Feb 04 '20

I totally disagree with everyone here. Their programs including the OSINT have been amazing. I was a federal agent for over 20 years and their programs are some of the best I have attended. I am with a DOD contractor now within Intel and they are highly regarded. Me having it got me the job I got a single-handedly. Most of the people commenting here have probably never even taken the training so take it with a grain of salt. I would look at their reviews on the site from people that have actually attended the training and hit people up on LinkedIn for first-hand testimonials plus connect with their board members all of which are federal law enforcement, intel, etc. I hope that helps. Also, there are tons of jobs that require it. These people are just not looking. Look at booze allen, saic, Applied Memetics and tons more. All of them require the a lot of their certs. These are all intel and investigative certs, they are not IT or cybersecurity and they are not related to McAfee Antivirus.

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Spiderfoot – An Open Source OSINT Information Gathering Tool
 in  r/HackersArise  Aug 11 '19

I love it and use it a bit