Open Source Intelligence Gathering

This module focuses on how security professionals can apply Open Source Intelligence Gathering (OSINT) strategies to proactively detect threats and concerning behaviors before they escalate into workplace violence. Through real-world examples and structured techniques, students will learn how to monitor and assess publicly available data while respecting ethical and legal boundaries. Key subtopics include:

This module covers the following topics:

•  Social Media 
•  Friends 
•  Family 
•  Elicitation from Subject

By mastering these elements, security professionals will strengthen their capacity to identify early warning signs and support timely interventions using reliable open-source tools.

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