Our instructors have years of experience collecting, capturing, and analyzing digital information for various sectors, including law enforcement, defense, (inter)national government agencies, financial institutions, and businesses. Their expertise spans a broad spectrum of research areas.
In the field of investigation, they possess in-depth knowledge of criminal and extremist networks, subversion, and organized crime. Their expertise extends to methods for tracking fugitives and techniques for identifying risk areas and threats to national security. They are also appointed as OSINT experts within the National Police.
In the financial sector, their expertise includes combating financial and economic crime and understanding complex corporate structures. They have in-depth knowledge of money laundering schemes and terrorist financing, as well as methods for tracing hidden assets and fraudulent business activities.
This versatile knowledge has led to the recognition of our unique training program in the field of digital information-driven investigation, detection and action.
Our modular, classroom-based Post-HBO program teaches you how to combine information from public and semi-public sources and social media sources (OSINT and SOCMINT) with advanced digital investigation techniques, including:
C-HUMINT: Cyber-Human Intelligence
PFDAV: Predictive Forensic Data Analytics & Visualization®
Digital Profiling and Monitoring
These techniques enable you to improve your information position, from financial flows to criminal networks and from personal identification to threat analysis. This allows you to uncover complex structures and effectively contribute to various investigative and security investigations.
IOSI101 parts overview:
Part 1: Introduction to 'Online Data Collection (OGG)'
Part 2: IACA Tactical Digital Elements
Part 3: Cybersecurity and digital footprint
Part 4: Operators and Composing Effective Queries
Part 5: Documentation of digital information
Part 6: Use virtual machines and mobile emulators
Part 7: The Dark and Deep Web
Part 8: Open Source Financial Intelligence (OSFINT®)
Part 9: Advanced monitoring and alerting techniques for digital resources
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. These tools are valuable for various applications, including financial investigations, tracking individuals, and analyzing criminal networks.
In addition, participants are trained in the unique OSINT methodologies and procedures developed by IACA. These enable them to gather and analyze information in a structured and efficient manner, both for financial and economic issues and for broader security and investigative purposes. The training provides insights into detecting various forms of crime, including financial offenses, as well as investigating complex organizational structures and tracking individuals.
The integration of the versatile IACA toolset and methodologies makes this training unique and available exclusively at IACA.
Who is this course developed for?
This practical training is highly recommended for professionals whose profession requires the ability to gather, document, and analyze digital information and intelligence regarding individuals, national and international companies, organizations, activities, or networks. This is essential for conducting criminal, civil, international, internal, or financial investigations, and is often crucial for protecting corporate interests and maintaining national and international order and security. To facilitate this, you will receive intensive training in the latest techniques and trends in the field of Digital Intelligence-Driven Investigation, Detection, and Action, with Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) as a key component.
After completing this first module, you will have the skills to efficiently collect, process, and interpret digital intelligence on individuals, national and international companies, organizations, and networks. This includes information about their financial integrity, secondary activities, events, locations, (non-)performance, and assets. You will also learn how to track and monitor individuals and organizations online to map their current and future plans and activities. The information gathered can be enriched with specific research findings, resulting in a more comprehensive and complete intelligence picture.
Due to its versatile practical applications, this training is particularly suitable for a broad spectrum of professionals, including employees of investigative and security services, social investigators, supervisory authorities, mortgage and insurance advisors, KYC, CDD and AML specialists, underwriters, loss adjusters (with PE accreditation from NIVRE), and municipal officials.
Course formats: open, private, or customized.
While this training is primarily offered in a classroom setting, we understand that you may want to ask questions in a private setting due to the nature of your work. With a minimum of fifteen participants, we can provide a private training session at our location. We also offer fully customized training courses based on (parts of) this module. We are happy to provide a customized proposal.
All closed courses can be offered in both Dutch and English.
All our instructors have been screened and have signed confidentiality agreements with various government agencies. A specific confidentiality agreement for your organization or agency is also possible.
Certification & Accreditation:
Our training institute has been assessed and registered with the CRKBO (Central Register for Short Vocational Education). This module is part of the accredited programs:
Registered Open Source Intelligence Analyst®
Registered Open Source Intelligence Expert- B®
Registered Open Source Intelligence Expert- A®
These training courses are all recognized, registered training courses that have been assessed and accredited. For more information about recognition and registration, please select the training course above. Our training institute is therefore the only civil organization in Europe authorized and entitled to issue these diplomas. After completing this first module, you will receive the IACA certificate:
IOSI101: OSINT Module 1
Our OSINT training programs and certifications are widely recognized and highly regarded by various government agencies, as well as a wide range of international organizations outside of government. Whether you already work for such an organization or are pursuing a position with one of these employers, our OSINT training programs are a valuable addition to your resume.
NIVRE awards 6 PE points to registered experts after completing this training.
Subsequent modules
If you have successfully completed module IOSI101, you can participate in module IOIS102: OSINT Module 2 .
Number of teaching days
This course consists of 3 days of lessons.
Minimum prior education
In principle, anyone who can effectively navigate the internet with a computer and has sufficient knowledge of social media can participate in this module.
Cost of training
€1595 per participant, VAT exempt.
(Includes lunch, one year of OSIDATA® access and certification)
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You have the choice to attend the training in person or virtually.
Open programs are taught in Dutch by default, unless (English) is indicated. All private programs can be offered in either Dutch or English.
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Anne
Government
Best OSINT training!
Training: IOSI101, IOSI102 and IOSI103
Review: "I keep repeating myself. The course is excellent, perhaps the best I've ever taken. Small classes, personalized attention. Lots of variety and interactive lessons. Keep it up; it's a shame I'm done now. I hope to return again, and I will definitely recommend this course to colleagues over its competitors."
Sandra
Financial services provider
Should have known this sooner!
Training: IOSI101, IOSI102 and IOSI103
Review: "I think the layout and location facilities are very good. The instructor is also excellent. Knowledgeable, alert, and attentive. I find the course material/content remarkably current (AI elements covered/applied, as well as relevant themes in the exercises)."
Shirley
Government
Absolutely fantastic!
Training: IACA OSINT Customized training
Review: "Very well put together; high-quality content, a lot of it covered, but also a lot of it was repeated (repetition), and it was adjusted in real time to the level and needs. I honestly can't think of anything that could be improved... and that's truly unique ;). Absolutely fantastic!"
Leo
Government
Unprecedented possibilities!
Training: IOSI101, IOSI102 and IOSI103
Review: "The course offers a wide range of unprecedented opportunities for conducting effective open-source research. It's presented in a very knowledgeable and engaging way, and there's plenty of opportunity for questions. It was truly excellent and a pleasure to take this course with you."
Sander
Supervisor
Virtual also very good!
Training: IOSI101, IOSI102 and IOSI103
Review: "I participated in the training virtually due to the travel distance, and I must say this is truly the best training I've taken in years. I was apprehensive about online classes, but this was simply very well-organized, with good equipment and interactive. A comprehensive course with a wealth of expertise and knowledge from both the instructor and the training institute."
Rob
Government
Professional!
Training: IACA OSINT Customized training
Review: "The instructor's professionalism and the opportunity to ask for feedback on the individual topics covered. Furthermore, the classroom where the course is held is well-equipped, and the lunch provided is excellent! The enthusiasm, service, and willingness to help you with everything throughout the course, shown by the staff and instructors, are characteristic of the IACA."
Donald
Telecom provider
Very good explanation!
Training: IOSI101 and IOSI102
Review: "Very good explanation, great trainer who takes the time to explain things thoroughly, comprehensive course material. I completed the training from home and it was very successful and went very smoothly."
Patrick
Private
Structured approach!
Training: IOSI101 and IOSI102
Review: "During the course, I gained a lot of knowledge, especially regarding a structured approach and a cycle. This showed me that in the past, I had been searching too chaotically and too quickly without any structure. The practical assignments were well-designed, and during the evaluation, we were able to clearly see where we had made mistakes."
Leo
Financial services provider
Correctness of teaching material!
Training: IOSI101, IOSI102 and IOSI103
Review: "Good structure of the course material, pleasant explanations, accurate course materials, and the equipment provided. I felt very friendly and welcomed at IACA. Thank you very much for the wonderful sessions."
Yfke
Government
Huge knowledge!
Training: IOSI101, IOSI102 and IOSI103
Review: "Extremely knowledgeable and professional. It was a pleasure to participate."
Marloes
Airline
Should have known this sooner!
Training: IOSI101 and IOSI102
Review: "A great and effective course. It's a shame I didn't know about this sooner, because I could have definitely enjoyed it for years."
Maikel
Telecom provider
Top 3!
Training: IOSI101 and IOSI102
Review: “I've already taken quite a few courses, both technical and non-technical, and this one is definitely in the top 3.”
Rob
Financial services provider
Plenty of room for questions!
Training: IOSI101 and IOSI102
Review: "The expertise of the trainers, the guidance before, during, and after the training. The content not only provides practical tools for daily work but also encourages critical thinking and critical design of research."
Rick
Financial services provider
Systematically built up!
Training: IOSI101, IOSI102 and IOSI103
Review: "The course is very systematically structured and, through practical assignments, provides excellent tools for conducting OSINT research. It has truly piqued my interest in the field. The instructors are clearly passionate and enthusiastic about this topic, and that's infectious!"
John
Government
Very applicable and relevant!
Training: IOSI101, IOSI102 and IOSI103
This course/training is highly applicable in my daily work and relevant to my work in the field of investigation, digital investigation, combating nuisance, undermining, (financial) crime, intelligence, and tackling social security fraud as an investigative officer.
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