Open Source Internet Investigations for Local Authorities

Description

This 2 half day course is designed specifically for employees of Local Authorities in Ireland who are involved in enforcement, compliance, investigation, or regulatory roles.

This is a hands on, online instructor lead course introducing delegates to the fundamentals of an Open Source Internet investigation. An Open Source Internet Investigation is the process where data collected from publicly available sources online can be collected as evidence and analysed as part of your investigation.

What you will learn

In the digital age, the internet serves as a vital resource for various investigative functions within local authorities. This course offers hands-on training, enabling you to:

• Understand the scope and application of open-source intelligence (OSINT) in public sector investigations.
• Utilise advanced web search techniques to uncover relevant information efficiently.
• Navigate and extract data from social media platforms, websites, and other online databases.
• Apply appropriate safeguards to protect investigative methods, including anonymisation techniques.
• Comprehend and adhere to Irish legislation and procedural practices affecting internet investigations.

Key learning objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Define open-source material and its relevance to local authority investigations.
• Employ both basic and advanced web search strategies to locate pertinent information.
• Identify and utilise valuable open-source databases and indexes relevant to public sector needs.
• Recognise and comply with Irish legal frameworks governing online investigations.
• Implement online safety measures to protect investigative integrity and personal data.
• Assess the evidential value of digital images, websites, and social media content.
• Apply enhanced evidence capture methodologies suitable for internet investigations.
• Conduct effective email investigations.
• Describe the Deep and Dark Web and demonstrate investigative techniques applicable to these areas.