Supporting decision makers with structured OSINT research techniques for actionable intelligence production
We achieved a milestone! This is the FIFTHIEST time we shall run a public OSINT Pathfinder training programme! This does not even include all the in-house Pathfinders we deliver and have delivered.
In addition to the normal OSINT training programme, we shall have a special extra IceBrakers Sessions and a very special present for each participant! Make sure you have extra room in your suitcase.
Taking your research two steps beyond
The OSINT Pathfinder training programme was designed to share precisely that. Innovative technologies and ground breaking procedures to find the best possible information from open sources to produce answers.
Arno’ OSINT Methodology is the heart of the progamme. How to search for reliable, validated and authoritative open source information in a structured, systematic and planned way. A thorough, in-depth system is essential to find the pearls in the ever increasing ocean of publicly available information. No more Google Guessing (see the post about this phenomenon), but structure.
The programme will show that OSINT is very much more than just randomly entering terms in a Internet search engine. Search engines only cover a fraction of the open source information that is out there.
In addition, the research in open sources should be safe, that is, protecting the identity of the researcher and safeguarding his/hers information profile and information position by applying important security measures.
Three days of hard work, fully supported by extensive and detailed documentation to go on your own. But rest assured, since the real work for you starts after the training has ended, the teachers will be available for a year after the training for questions, issues and solutions.
Venue
The venue for the 50st OSINT Pathfinder training programme will be the beautiful Bilderberg Europa Hotel in sea resort Scheveningen NL.
The hotel is a 2 minute walk to the most beautiful beach in Europe with a renewed boulevard, lounges, the famous Kurhaus and very easy to reach by public transport and motorcar.
Price
The price for the full course is €1.650,- including 21% VAT (btw).
This includes the full three day training programme and all listed in What You Get.
If you like to hire a laptop for the duration of the training as well, please indicate so on the registration form.
Dates
The venue for all training is the Hilton Hotel in The Hague, The Netherlands
2024
- MARCH.
Tuesday 12 – Thursday 14 March 2024. OSINT Pathfinder XLVIII. OPEN - JUNE.
Tuesday 11 – Thursday 13 June 2024. OSINT Pathfinder XLIX. OPEN - OCTOBER
Tuesday 29 – Thursday 31 October 2024. OSINT Master training programme. - NOVEMBER
Tuesday 26 – Thursday 28 November 2024 OSINT Pathfinder 50 SPECIAL EDITION.
2025
Dates to be announced.
What you will learn
The programme is packed with practical information that will help you change the way you do open source research.
The Pathfinder aims to share Arno’s OSINT Methodology to
- Find reliable, validated, timely information in open open sources on a systematic, planned and structured way
- Do research on a safe and secure way to protect your information profile and information position
- Maintain a OSINT research logilfe / journal to be accountable and to be able to continue your work on a later date without restarting
Amongst others: requirement analysis ; constructing a open source research plan, dark web research, the global information landscape, how to find out about…; news sources, country information sources, expert Boolean, best search strategies, and much more
What you get
Since the training programme is quit intense, we help you with extensive documentation. What you get is:
- The OSINT Training manual : print and wire-bound containing all the lessons, one copy each
- OSINT Software package : some essential tools for your OSINT research, such as Reuser’s Repertorium
- The Little Gray Book with quick reference sheets, flowcharts to help you on your way
- The OSINT Bibliography, a selected list of full-text reports on the design and management of an OSINT production capability
- Online training website with the latest information, the Teacher’s Notes, exercises, examples and more
- Hand-signed OSINT Pathfinder certificate
- The OSINT Helpdesk : complimentary assistance for one year after the course for questions and issues
Lunch and catering is obviously included, and we invite all to the Icebreaker Sessions social event on the first day.
Who should attend?
The programme is particularly suited for, a.o., analysts
- Analysts and researchers working in conflict areas, for NGO’s, or EU/UN missions abroad.
- Journalists, students, historians, country profile experts.
- Librarians and information professionals who work for government, semi-government, international governments in support of decision makers ;
- Scientific researchers who need a solid foundation in information research as a starting point for their research ;
- Journalists, investigative journalists, writers, historians who are dependent on decent and high quality open source information research ;
- Researchers in the private sector, in government agencies, in NGO’s ;
- Cyber security experts who are looking for the pearls in the haystack ;
- Financial fraud and financial crime researchers and analysts ;
- Insurance and risc researchers ;
- International relations, conflict studies ;
- Researchers looking for structure, systematic and planned foundations in their work.
There is some technical stuff included, but extensive technical knowledge is not requried to do the programme
What does it look like?
The training is not a Tool Tricks Training type of course. It is more about the WHY and HOW, the details are covered in the OSINT Training Manual and in the quick reference sheets.
It is about Arno’s OSINT Methodology to cover the OSINT Intelligence Cycle and the global open source information landscape, not limited to the world wide web.
The programme will be performed LIVE, with REAL TIME exercises so participants can see for themselves that Arno’s OSINT Methodology actually does work.
The programme runs for three full days, 24 hours in total.
The training aims to be practical and applicable. The goals is really to have participants return to their office with a set of new capabilities and skills that can be applied immediately.
Prior to the training programme, we publish two Preparation Letters for participants with important information on how to best prepare for the training. Technical information and travel information is included.
