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The Ultimate Guide to Open Source Intelligence

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#1 Downloaded eBook by law enforcement, intelligence and investigative professionals around the world, this guide unlocks invaluable advice from cyber experts around the world and best-selling author and CEO of the McAfee Institute Joshua P. McAfee.

Take your game to a whole new level ! 
Cyber Intelligence, Open Source Intelligence (OSINT), and Social Media Intelligence (SOCMINT) are hot topics right now and becoming more and more popular every day due to the vast amount of information available on the internet. Intelligence is the analysis of information we identify online. However, many people believe that gathering intelligence online is as simple as typing a simple search term into Google and “bam,” the information they need appears; it’s accurate, precise, and detailed. This can’t be furthest from the truth. It takes an arsenal of resources & tools at your disposal to locate the information needed for your investigations; coupled with the ability to effectively analyze and disseminate the information appropriately. These are a few of the reasons why the knowledge, experience, and opinions of Cyber Intelligence expert Joshua McAfee are so valuable. From social networks, search engines, news and media sites, video, images and audio, search tools, eCommerce platforms and more. Josh not only addresses these sources of intelligence but explains how you might want to use them. Joshua McAfee has done more than write a book. He’s created a key resource for both those who need a bit of education in the area of Cyber Intelligence and for experienced intelligence professionals who need to verify what a specific intelligence tool offers. I don’t doubt that in a very short period of time your copy will have a ton of notes, highlights, Post-Its and worn out.

2021 Special Edition

Get your copy of this special edition 2021 guide to learn some of our MOST Advanced SECRETS into Cyber Intelligence, OSINT & SOCMINT.

Digital eBook

160 pages of Cyber Intelligence, OSINT & SOCMINT resources from the industry's most recognized trainers in the intelligence and investigative sectors to aid your investigative efforts.

Real-World Experience

As the world's largest professional training organization in the intelligence and investigative sectors, our learnings provide real-world applicable skill sets from those that actually do this stuff.

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You cannot use a VPN, TVN or Proxy to access our site our course materials due to our security measures. In addition you will need a laptop or desktop computer as well. Review the following requirements for your camera, operating system, upload/download speeds, RAM, ports, microphones, and browsers. Also included is a list of technology not currently supported by ProctorU.

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Internet Connection
Wifi Connection
Wired Connection

PC Users
Windows 10 (Windows 10 S mode is not supported)
Windows 11

Mac Users
MacOS 10.13 (Oldest Still Maintained Version)
MacOS 10.15

CPU
More than 2 core CPU, less than 85% CPU Usage
More than 4 core CPU, less than 50% CPU Usage

Webcam
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1280x720 resolution

Internet Download Speed
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12 Mbps

Internet Upload Speed
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3 Mbps

RAM
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16 GB, less than 90% Usage

Connectivity Ports
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1935, 843, 80, 443, 61613, UDP/TCP

Screen Resolution
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1920 x 1080 and above

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  • Headphones are generally not permitted,  check with your testing organization to determine if headphones are permitted
  • A compatible browser: Google Chrome (preferred) or Mozilla Firefox

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  • Microsoft Edge browser 
  • Google Chromebooks (with Guardian Browser)
  • Google Chromebooks for Live+ or Review+
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  • Windows 10 in S mode or Surface RT
  • Connecting from within a virtual machine. You will be asked to reconnect using your host operating system to take your exam
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  • Remote Access Software
  • Inactive Version of Windows and Test Builds/Test Mode

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You cannot use a VPN, TVN or Proxy to access our site our course materials due to our security measures. 

The Ultimate Guide to Open Source Intelligence - McAfee Institute
McAfee Institute

The Ultimate Guide to Open Source Intelligence

$297.00

#1 Downloaded eBook by law enforcement, intelligence and investigative professionals around the world, this guide unlocks invaluable advice from cyber experts around the world and best-selling author and CEO of the McAfee Institute Joshua P. McAfee.

Take your game to a whole new level ! 
Cyber Intelligence, Open Source Intelligence (OSINT), and Social Media Intelligence (SOCMINT) are hot topics right now and becoming more and more popular every day due to the vast amount of information available on the internet. Intelligence is the analysis of information we identify online. However, many people believe that gathering intelligence online is as simple as typing a simple search term into Google and “bam,” the information they need appears; it’s accurate, precise, and detailed. This can’t be furthest from the truth. It takes an arsenal of resources & tools at your disposal to locate the information needed for your investigations; coupled with the ability to effectively analyze and disseminate the information appropriately. These are a few of the reasons why the knowledge, experience, and opinions of Cyber Intelligence expert Joshua McAfee are so valuable. From social networks, search engines, news and media sites, video, images and audio, search tools, eCommerce platforms and more. Josh not only addresses these sources of intelligence but explains how you might want to use them. Joshua McAfee has done more than write a book. He’s created a key resource for both those who need a bit of education in the area of Cyber Intelligence and for experienced intelligence professionals who need to verify what a specific intelligence tool offers. I don’t doubt that in a very short period of time your copy will have a ton of notes, highlights, Post-Its and worn out.

2021 Special Edition

Get your copy of this special edition 2021 guide to learn some of our MOST Advanced SECRETS into Cyber Intelligence, OSINT & SOCMINT.

Digital eBook

160 pages of Cyber Intelligence, OSINT & SOCMINT resources from the industry's most recognized trainers in the intelligence and investigative sectors to aid your investigative efforts.

Real-World Experience

As the world's largest professional training organization in the intelligence and investigative sectors, our learnings provide real-world applicable skill sets from those that actually do this stuff.

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