The Qualified in Open Source Intelligence (Q|OSINT) program is the first and only globally recognized and accredited board training program on open source intelligence.
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 Q|OSINT is the leading industry training for cyber investigators in law enforcement, intelligence, loss prevention, private investigation, and fraud. The skills that you will learn by studying for the Q|OSINT will help you conduct cyber investigations and critical intelligence-gathering missions quicker than ever before, with more accuracy. You will learn how to identify your person of interest, conduct timely cyber investigations, and prosecute cyber criminals regardless of their location.
You will learn topics such as Open Source Intelligence, Social Media Intelligence, Cyber Investigations, Intelligence Collection, Intelligence Analysis, Legal Fundamentals, and more!
Even better yet, this training program and all the resources are completely online and self-study! No matter when you want it, where you want it, or where you are located around the world, it will be available 24/7/365.
The Q|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.
Students will graduate with the knowledge and skills that employers need
Colleges can create programs that are aligned with jobs,
Employees will have a better-defined career path and opportunities, and
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 Q|OSINT to put behind your name attesting to your skill sets and knowledge.
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