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Pennsylvania State University

OSINT

Pennsylvania State University via YouTube

Overview

Explore the world of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) through a comprehensive 6-hour video series offered by Pennsylvania State University. Delve into various aspects of OSINT, including the art of finding information on individuals, geospatial intelligence and its career opportunities, and the growing OSINT space. Learn from industry experts like Adrian Korn of Trace Labs, who discusses the readiness for this expanding field. Discover advanced OSINT techniques with Kirby Plessas, who teaches how to find metadata in various file types. Gain insights from Micah Hoffman on moving beyond basic Google searches to effectively harvest and utilize OSINT. Finally, get a glimpse into Malware OSINT with James Reichle. This series provides a well-rounded introduction to OSINT methodologies and applications for both beginners and experienced professionals.

Syllabus

OSINT The Art of Finding Information on Anyone.
Geospatial Intelligence: What is it and where are the jobs?.
The OSINT Space is Growing..Are we Ready? with Adrian Korn of Trace Labs.
How to Find Metadata in Files (not just photos!) OSINT Techniques with Kirby Plessas.
Moving Past Just Googling It: Harvesting and Using OSINT with Micah Hoffman.
A Glance At Malware OSINT with James Reichle.

Taught by

Penn State World Campus Tech Club

Reviews

4.7 rating, based on 16 Class Central reviews

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  • The course was truly enlightening, providing me with a wealth of new information and perspectives. I was particularly impressed by OSINT technologies. The instructor's was good made the complex topics accessible and enjoyable. I feel confident that the skills and knowledge I gained from this course will be invaluable in both my personal and professional life.
  • It was such an amazing experience getting to know OSINT as an introduction to its wide variety of knowledge, she was an energetic instructor. She puts in so much efforts to make the content engaging and interesting. The content she taught is also very practical and useful.
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    Syarafuddin
    The OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) course provides a thorough introduction to gathering and analyzing publicly available data. It covers essential tools, techniques, and ethical considerations for digital investigations. The course is well-structured, with practical exercises that enhance understanding. Beginners and professionals alike will benefit from the clear, step-by-step approach to topics such as data mining, social media analysis, and geolocation. However, more advanced learners may find some sections a bit basic. Overall, it’s a great course for anyone looking to improve their OSINT skills and apply them to cybersecurity, journalism, or research.
  • I recently completed the "OSINT " online course, and it was a highly informative experience. The course covers a wide range of OSINT tools and techniques, overall, the course offers a solid foundation for anyone interested in OSINT. Highly recommended
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    Adam
    The OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) class provided comprehensive insights into leveraging publicly available information for analysis and research purposes. The course covered various tools and techniques for gathering, analyzing, and verifying dat…
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    Mithun Achary
    I recently completed the OSINT course and found it exceptionally insightful. The curriculum is well-structured, covering a broad range of open-source intelligence techniques. The hands-on exercises were particularly beneficial, providing real-world applications of the concepts. The instructors are knowledgeable and engaging, making complex topics accessible and interesting. The course materials are comprehensive, with a good balance of theoretical and practical content. Whether you're a beginner or looking to deepen your OSINT skills, this course is highly recommended for its thoroughness and relevance to current industry standards. Overall, an excellent investment in professional development.
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    Shikib Ahmad Nazari
    it is a good course in Open Source Intelligence and data but according to my knowledge, this course is even for the upper grades who know more about OSINT.
    but I must add that this course is good for content quality, instructor, reviews and data content.
    I really enjoyed and learned alot, I am thankful.
  • GREAT COURSE VERY INFORMATIVE, LOOKING FORWARD TO MORE LEARNING AND MORE INTERACTIVE SESSION. I HAVE LEARNT ABOUT OPEN SOURCE PUBLIC TOOLS I.E VIRUS TOOL, TINEYE, WHOIS, CUSTOM SCRIPTS AND BITCOINT PAYMENT TRACKING. THIS CAME OUT VERY CLEARLY.
  • Samuel Otumala Egboja
    The discussions on the various topics are relevant and educative. They enhance my skills in OSINT, cybersecurity, and geospatial intelligence, the collections are valuable resource for me in leveraging open source information effectively.
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    Ishtiyaaq Rajah
    It's a great course.. Alot of information to help gain more knowledge about OSINT. thank you and hope to learn alot more from these courses
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    Ayesha Khan
    Very good course "I can't think of any greater happiness than to be with you all the time."

    ~Franz Kafka
    قرار مني..
    ‏"العين التي تمتلئ بك ، لن تنظٌر لغيرك حاضراً كٌنت أو غائباً"

    قرارِ من..
    وہ آنکھ جو آپ سے بھری ہوئی ہے ، کسی اور کی طرف نظر نہیں کرے گی ، چاہے آپ حاضر ہوں یا غائب ہوں۔"❤️
  • SAKTHIVEL
    I thoroughly enjoyed the YouTube OSINT course on Class Central. The instructor's expertise and clear teaching style made it easy to follow along and grasp the concepts. The course content was comprehensive and covered a wide range of techniques and tools for conducting open-source intelligence
  • Srinivasulu Naik B
    Thank you for listing out all in one and it was very interesting and knowledgeable. this is very helpful for learners who want to take knowledge and understanding OSINT and GEOINT
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    T D
    Well put together and interesting subject matter. Very clear and concise with professionals in the industry sharing their experience first handed.
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    Ingo Hertelt
    The course OSINT was very comprehensive and easy to understand. Only in english, but for me no problem. The instructors made sure that they are giving the information in a very best way that won't make me confused. Thank you so much for this good online course!
  • Anonymous
    Nice explanation of the course nice explanation of the course God bless you and your family but where my certificate

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