Certified in Open Source Intelligence (C|OSINT) - Residential
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The Certified in Open Source Intelligence Course Online is the first and only globally recognized and accredited board OSINT certification.
You will learn real-world applicable skills that are utilized by law enforcement, military intelligence, private investigators, loss prevention, cyber defenders, and attackers all use to help aid in their investigations.
The C|OSINT is the leading industry certification for cyber investigators in law enforcement, intelligence, loss prevention, private investigation, and fraud. The skills that you will learn by studying with the best OSINT training out there will help you conduct cyber investigations and critical intelligence-gathering missions quicker than ever before, with more accuracy.
You will learn topics such as Open Source Intelligence, Social Media Intelligence, Cyber Investigations, Intelligence Collection, Intelligence Analysis, Legal Fundamentals, and more!
The C|OSINT Supports the National Cyber-Security Workforce Framework (Homeland Security)
- The National Cybersecurity Workforce Framework supports the nation’s cybersecurity workforce development efforts.
- The National Cybersecurity Workforce Framework provides a simple, standardized way to define cybersecurity work across multiple sectors
- The National Cybersecurity Workforce Framework provides detailed descriptions of types of cybersecurity work, the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for each area, and descriptions of common specialties.
- With this advanced OSINT training, Students will graduate with the knowledge and skills that employers need
- Colleges can create programs that are aligned with jobs,
- With this OSINT certification, Employees will have a better-defined career path and opportunities, and
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Policymakers can set standards to promote workforce professionalization.
Our goal is to create an industry-leading body of knowledge and skillsets that meet the McAfee Institute's high standards that can be taught, tested, and validated so you can be successful in your career regardless if you are in law enforcement, intelligence, loss prevention, private investigations, information security, or cybersecurity.
Upon completion, you will leave this program with an industry-recognized credential of C|OSINT to put behind your name attesting to your skill sets and knowledge.
NOW IS THE TIME... JOIN THE RANKS OF THE INDUSTRY'S MOST ELITE CYBER INVESTIGATORS!
I cannot urge you enough to invest in yourself and your future while learning some really neat stuff along the way. Earning the industry's top certification is rigorous, challenging, and extremely fun!
Trust me when I tell you that we are going to blow your mind and teach you things that you never thought possible! It starts with the impossible and ends with the remarkable!
CURRICULUM
Welcome to C|OSINT
Welcome Message
Program Schedule
Introductions
C|OSINT Official Study Manual
Professional Code of Conduct
Learning Experience & Expectations
Honesty Policy
Quiz: Introduction & Policies
The Foundation of OSINT
The Foundation of OSINT (Reading Assignment)
The Foundation of OSINT
Defining an OSINT Standard
OSIF Sub-types
Defining and Using Intelligence
Prep Review Quiz: Foundations of OSINT
The Intelligence Cycle
The Intelligence Cycle (Reading Assignment)
The Intelligence Cycle
Planning & Directing
Collection & Data Gathering
Processing & Exploitation
Analysis and Production
Dissemination
Evaluation & Feedback
Prep Review Quiz: The Intelligence Cycle
Intelligence Collection Disciplines
Intelligence Collection Disciplines (Reading Assignment)
Intelligence Collection Disciplines
Prep Review Quiz: Intelligence Collection Disciplines
Privacy and Data Protection
Data Protection and Privacy Law (Reading Assignment)
Data Protection and Privacy Law
Prep Review Quiz: Data Protection
Setting Up a Lab & Virtual Machine
Setting Up a Lab & Virtual Machine (Reading Assignment)
Prep Review Quiz: Setting up a Lab & Virtual Machine
Critical Thinking
Reading Assignment (Critical Thinking)
Discussion: Critical Thinking
OSINT Browser Configuration
Protecting Your Computer
Virtual Private Networks
Password Managers
Browser Set-Up
Firefox Addon: Firefox Containers
Firefox Addon: UBlock Origin
Firefox Addon: Downloadthemall
Firefox Addon: VideoDownloadHelper
Firefox Addon: Full Web Page Screenshots
Firefox Addon: Nimbus
Firefox Addon: HTTPS Everywhere & Smart HTTPS
Firefox Addon: User-Agent
Firefox Addon: Exif Viewer
Firefox Addon: Copy Selected Links
Firefox Addon: Link Gopher
Firefox Addon: Right Click Copy
Firefox Addon: Perceptual Image Analysis
Firefox Addon: Singe File
Firefox Addon: Privacy Badger
Firefox Addon: Search by Image
Additional Web Browsers
Expectations
Prep Review Quiz
Discussion
Open Source Intelligence Research
OSINT Research Introduction
Search Engine Research
Reverse Image Research
Archive Search Engine Research
TOR Search Engine Research
Email Address Research
Username Research
People Search Engines Research
Telephone Number Research
Online Map Research
Domain Name Research
IP Address Research
Govt & Business Record Research
Video Research
In Closing
Discussion
Advanced OSINT Research
Fake Persona Research
Online Community Research: Reddit
How to Search Reddit
Data Breach Research
Live Traffic & City Cams Research
OSINT Assignment #1
OSINT Assignment #2
SOCMINT
Introduction to SOCMINT
SOCMINT (Reading Assignment)
Online Deception in Social Media (Reading Assignment)
Facebook Intelligence
Twitter Intelligence
Twitter Advanced Searching (Examples)
LinkedIn Intelligence
Instagram Intelligence
Instagram Advanced Search (Examples)
Pinterest Intelligence
Tumblr Intelligence
Flickr Intelligence
Prep Review Quiz
Mobile Apps OSINT
Tinder Intelligence
Snapchat Intelligence
KIK Intelligence
WeChat Intelligence
Tango Intelligence
Viber Intelligence
Yik Yak Intelligence
LINE Intelligence
OSINT and SOCMINT Recon and Intelligence
Recon Tools and Frameworks
Remote Location Recon
Resume Finders and Researching Employees
Operational Security and Privacy
Intelligence Analysis Software
Practical Exercises
Prep Review Quiz
Final Board Exam
Preparing for the Exam
Exam Application
Prep Review Quiz: Final Exam Preparation
Final Exam C|OSINT
DOWNLOAD THE SYLLABUS BELOW
Want to learn more about the OSINT training course? Within this program, you are going to discover cutting-edge techniques and real-world training in OSINT & SOCMINT and position yourself as an industry-recognized expert with this incredible Certification Program. Download the complete syllabus here.
EXAM DETAILS
Exam Details Program - is graded on a pass/fail system by obtaining a 70% or better is considered a passing grade. The open-source course exam is taken online at the convenience of your home or office. It is a closed book exam and is 200 questions. The questions are in a true/false, multiple-choice & scenario-based format. It is a timed exam, you get 3 hours to complete the exam and you must do so in one sitting. Once you start the exam you must complete it. You get one attempt to pass the exam. If you fail the exam you must purchase a new exam license to sit for the exam.
You can purchase an exam license here for $450 USD separately to sit for the exam if you don't buy the open-source intelligence training bundle.
RENEWAL
The cost is $125 for an additional two years and requires proof of completion of 25 CPE credits.
ELIGIBILITY
Bachelor’s degree or higher (no experience is needed)
OR
Associates degree plus 2 YEARS of professional work experience in e-commerce, fraud, investigations, IT, law enforcement, forensics, criminal justice, law, and loss prevention
OR
High school diploma or equivalency plus 3 YEARS of professional work experience as stated above.
Also, a person convicted of a felony, any crime of moral turpitude or misdemeanor relating to honesty, theft, embezzlement, fraud or the like shall be ineligible to become a C|OSINT. The applicant must successfully pass the prescribed background check, which may include a criminal background check and examination process. Falsification or omission of information on the application form will be reason enough to disqualify an applicant from becoming or remaining Certified in Open Source Intelligence.
MILITARY BENEFITS
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Credentialing Assistance (CA)
The McAfee Institute has partnered with Credentialing Assistance (CA) to provide funding for training and exams leading to an industry-recognized academic or vocational credential. > See more here
VR&E Program
The McAfee Institute has partnered with Veteran's Readiness and Employment - VR&E (formerly Voc Rehab) and benefit program counselors around the world to offer you the ability to participate in any of McAfee Institutes board certifications (online or in-person). > See more here
Veterans Benefits & G.I. Bill®
This online program is NOT eligible for veterans education benefits/G.I. Bill®. GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at http://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill. > See more here
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
You cannot use a VPN or Proxy to access our site our course materials due to our security measures.
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.
Recomended
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
640x480 resolution
1280x720 resolution
Internet Download Speed
1 Mbps
12 Mbps
Internet Upload Speed
1 Mbps
3 Mbps
RAM
4 GB, less than 95% Ram Usage
16 GB, less than 90% Usage
Connectivity Ports
1935, 843, 80, 443, 61613, UDP/TCP
1935, 843, 80, 443, 61613, UDP/TCP
Screen Resolution
1366 x 768
1920 x 1080 and above
Additional Requirements:
- A functioning microphone (some web cameras have them built-in); microphone should not be part of headphones
- 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
Not Supported:
- Microsoft Edge browser
- Google Chromebooks (with Guardian Browser)
- Google Chromebooks for Live+ or Review+
- Tablets (Nexus, iPad, Tab, Note, etc.)
- Smartphones
- Linux operating systems
- 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
- Apple Boot Camp
- Remote Access Software
- Inactive Version of Windows and Test Builds/Test Mode
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