As users increasingly shield their personal information on social media, it becomes increasingly challenging to gather and monitor the necessary digital information from these sources. This makes OSINT no longer a sufficient source of intelligence. Furthermore, various social media platforms are increasingly shifting their focus to the exclusive use of mobile applications, capitalizing on the growing group of young users. Platforms like Snapchat, KIK, TikTok, Instagram, and Tinder are clear examples of this.

The solution to these developments? Cyber ​​HUMINT!

The tailor-made training for Cyber-HUMINT Strategic Operator (Virtual Agent) can be divided into the following operational components:

Component 1: Creating an online, covert 'alter ego'

Within the confines of laws and regulations, you will be taught the subtle art of discreetly gathering digital information about individuals and organizations. While this may seem simple at first glance, the reality is often more complex; creating and maintaining covert social media accounts (sock puppets) and a reliable "digital network" often proves more complicated than anticipated. This training course goes beyond simply covering various social media sources and focuses on developing a comprehensive online "alias.".

Component 2: Compiling digital analyses

In addition to preparing, developing, and implementing the aforementioned "covert" social media accounts and a digital "alter ego," this course also focuses on creating professional digital text, profile, and group analyses. You'll acquire the ability to "read" and "understand" individuals online, enabling you to adapt more effectively to online situations. Such analyses provide insight into online infiltration and increase the likelihood of success.

Component 3: Protecting your own identity and digital information

By understanding the latest tools and techniques for online digital infiltration, you can more easily identify and expose a surreptitious fake account that is trying to obtain personal, business, or organizational information from you.

This unique training is also used by American law enforcement agencies. (References available upon request)

This intensive training course focuses on advanced, specialized investigative techniques. Within the framework of Intelligence-Driven Operations and Investigations, it is crucial to have access to all possible digital information to make and substantiate well-founded decisions. Therefore, before this module, you will be given access to the IACA Cyber-HUMINT platform.

This is the ultimate training for Data-Driven Investigation. It is open to those who need the relevant skills for their (future) work.

During this module, participants will have access to a unique toolset, specially developed by IACA. This IACA toolset includes exclusive OSINT tools optimized for quickly searching social media sources like Facebook and Telegram, visualizing geolocations, optimizing search engines, and clearly mapping online networks and connections. Participants will also be trained in the unique OSINT methodologies and procedures developed by IACA, enabling them to gather and analyze information in a structured and efficient manner. The integration of the specific IACA toolset and methodologies makes this training unique and exclusive to IACA.