Former Child Exploitation and Online Exploitation (CEOP) Data comms Manager, UK National Crime Agency (NCA), and London Metropolitan Police. Full bio below description.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
A unique 3 day HUMINT, OSINT and SOCMINT course to empower and up-skill the ability of the online law enforcement Analyst by an experienced law enforcement investigator.
The understanding of human and social media intelligence is paramount in todays intelligence led cyber investigations. With increasing hurdles like encryption , apps and hidden chatrooms, the gathering and developing of how someone uses the internet is becoming essential, in identifying targets.
This course looks at both the digital footprint left by a target, but also , more importantly, the digital shadow they leave which they have no control over. We also look at network footprints , where to find them, and how to get them.
There is no pre requisite knowledge or skills required to attend and successfully complete this course, other than the ability to use search engines on a PC. Delegates will be expected to bring a laptop with them to use. Attendees will download free and have included software during the course which they can take away with them and use post- course, in the fight to combat online criminality. i2 analysts and Digital investigators involved in the digital profiling of targets will especially benefit from this course.
The course has an emphasis on practicals throughout online, and off line, where the student can practice and be proficient in the practice of open source researcher. Every session during the three days will have practical exercises throughout.
Delegates will Also be provided with a USB at the end of the course with 1000 tools, documents and course notes which they will be able to keep as an aide memoire. Exclusive access to tutorials online and a library of 200+ tools, to practice and continue the methods taught on the course, when back in the workplace.
Certificates will be awarded at the conclusion of the course for all delegates, which will enhance their career development and career goals for the future.
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HIGHLIGHTS
An investigator with 36 years experience talking and training investigators on their level
Numerous practicals throughout to track suspects and build up analysis of digital footprint
Hands on live tracking and deep web searching
Best professional practice re digital hygiene and evidence gathering
Using data sets to incorporate in i2 software and charts
FREE Exclusive access to online data base of 200+ OSINT tools
FREE Exclusive access to online practical advice, and tutorials
FREE included OSINT software for you to take away and keep
FREE USB with 1000+ OSINT tools links, glossaries, and OSINT manuals
FREE Email support and advice post course.
KEY AREAS COVERED
Network Footprints
Server identification where subject inadvertently and accidentally leave footprints that they cannot control
Historic and Deleted Data
When a target deletes data, where can we find copies and shadows. deep and dark web searches.
Data Analysis
The biggest problem for the investigator. We may identify the device , but can we associate that with an individual. This course shows you best practice to achieve this.
Movement and Lifestyle.
This module looks at movement and lifestyle associated with the device footprint in order to identify commute routes, places frequented, times dates, speed direction, etc. The handset footprint can tells what this persons lifestyle is. This module will have workshops so you can identify the user, and real life examples of when this has been used.
Analysis
Matching data to i2 data sets and charts . Blending data together effortlessly to identify the life of your target.
Alternative Sources.
OSINT and obscure overlooked data sets value and inclusion in the analysis charts.
Tools
Provision and access to over 1200 OSINT tools on my dedicated investigator training site which is a library of tools collected over the last 20 years in LEA. These cover everything. Delegates will be given access forever. Historic and specific searching.
Website Analysis
Deep searching of links and connections into a website; common or accessed sites sharing the same server space. Identifying IP and owners of sites and upload location. Possible server vulnerabilities and exploits.
Attribution
A headache for most prosecutors and investigators. We can put a device at a location but how do we show who was there with the device. What other clues are there to prove ownership and use? Let us look at them all.
Human Anthropology
How we live, move and react with the real world is reflected in the digit footprint we leave in the virtual world. This session will look at where to look for clues in the data and footprint, to profile and help identify the person leaving it
Social Engineering
This session gives the delegate an understanding of the origins, impact and harm that the modern criminal social engineer plays in crime and intelligence security in the modern day internet. It covers both attack and defence. Can we identify, exploit and copy their tactics?
COURSE STRUCTURE
The course is designed to take the student through the full spectrum of topics necessary to be an effective Cyber Internet investigator. Whether it’s chasing cryptocurrencies, tracking pedophiles through keywords or images, or simply finding deep buried and historic data on your target, on the Darknet or the open web, this is the course for you. From network exploration and how we all leave digital footprints, to device tracking and bitcoin analysis, The course focusses on all online offenders and organised criminal gangs from financial criminal behaviour to offenders against children.
The course also covers in detail, tracking and tracing images, Exif and meta-data, and live internet searches. The foray into the Darknet includes everything you need to know about anonymous networks their use, finding targets and tracing data on hidden networks. What cryptocurrency is and how it facilitates crime on the Darknet and how law enforcement can trace and analyse transactions.
Emphasis is placed upon the analysis of the data captured, in order to digitally profile the target.
WORKSHOPS
This masterclass is a full hands-on interactive course where the methodology and best practice is explained, and then the students practice the tradecraft live and online. Please be advised that this course is almost 50% practical workshops and exercises, so your own laptop is essential.The course will be a presentation and demonstration of the techniques. Students are encouraged to follow along during the course on the own laptop.
Cases and examples, both current and historic will be given throughout, to add depth and relevance to the methodology.
STUDENTS WILL RECEIVE
Students will each receive a course USB drive with associated software and resource material. Included on the USB drive are the software tools used during the course, tutorials and over 1000 OSINT tool links to ensure they continue to have the tools they need, post course.
ABOUT INSTRUCTOR
Mark Bentley is a globally recognised communications data expert, who works as an adviser, trainer and consultant to security services, government and police forces around the world.
His experience is based on 35 years as a detective, which includes experience gained working for the UK National Crime Agency (NCA), Metropolitan police, and Child Exploitation and Online Exploitation (CEOP), in the capacity of overt, reactive and covert operations management.
He has been involved in the tracking of high profile cases, persons and vessels.
He is the Open source expert and lead advisor for forces and government agencies in several countries and advises on data analysis to government agencies, both domestic and abroad. Administrates and runs a leading , dedicated Law enforcement tools site for open sourcing.
His specialist area is device tracking and interrogation, alternative profile digital shadowing, injection and weaponising.
Mark presents this and other subjects to government and law enforcement around the world, both independently, and at ISS world training events. He is a lecturer for International policing organisations, EU cybercrime twinning project, The Council of Europe and The UK College of policing.
Registration
May 4-6, 2022 New Orleans, LA, USA
Click Here to Register one person for $1,295 or register two people for $1,995 USD (2 registrations = $997.50 per person)
