Our teachers have years of experience in collecting, recording and analyzing digital information for various sectors, including police, defense, (inter)national government services, financial institutions and companies. Their expertise covers a broad spectrum of research areas.
In the field of investigation, they have in-depth knowledge of criminal and extremist networks, subversion and organized crime. Their expertise extends to methods for detecting fugitives and techniques for identifying risk areas and threats to national security. They have also been 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 rogue 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 Post-HBO training teaches you how to combine information from public and semi-public sources and social media sources (OSINT and SOCMINT) with advanced digital research 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 detection to threat analysis. This allows you to expose complex structures and contribute effectively to various criminal and security investigations.
Overview of IOSI101 components:
Part 1: Introduction '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®)
Unit 9: Advanced monitoring and alert techniques for digital sources
During this module, participants will have access to a unique toolset, specially developed by IACA. This IACA toolset includes exclusive OSINT tools that are optimal for quickly searching social media sources such as Facebook and Telegram, visualizing geolocations, optimizing search engines and clearly mapping online networks and connections. These tools are valuable for various applications, including financial investigation, people tracking and criminal network analysis.
In addition, participants are taught the unique OSINT methodologies and procedures developed by IACA. These enable them to collect and analyze information in a structured and efficient manner, both for financial and economic issues and for broader security and investigation purposes. The course provides insights into detecting various forms of crime, including financial crimes, but also into investigating complex organizational structures and tracing individuals.
By integrating the versatile IACA toolset and methods, this training is unique and can be followed exclusively at IACA.
Who is this training developed for?
This practical training is highly recommended for professionals who, in their profession, need to be able to collect, 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 make this possible, you will be intensively taught the latest techniques and trends within the field of Digital Information-Driven Investigation, Detection and Action, in which Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) is a key component.
After completing this first module, you will have the skills to efficiently collect, process and interpret digital intelligence about individuals, national and international companies, organizations and networks. This concerns information about their financial integrity, side activities, events, locations, (mis)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 collected can be enriched with specific research results, resulting in a more extensive and complete intelligence picture.
Due to the versatile practical applications, this course is particularly suitable for a broad spectrum of professionals, including employees of investigation and security services, social investigators, supervisors, mortgage and insurance advisors, KYC, CDD and AML specialists, acceptors, damage experts (with PE). accreditation from NIVRE), civil servants of municipalities.
Teaching methods: open, closed or customized
Although this training is mainly 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. We can provide a private training at our location for a minimum of twelve participants. We also offer fully customized training courses, based on (parts of) this module. We are happy to provide you with a tailor-made proposal.
All private training courses can be offered in both Dutch and English.
All our instructors have been screened and have concluded confidentiality agreements with various government services. A specific confidentiality agreement for your organization or service is also possible.
Certification & Recognition
Our training institute has been tested by and registered with the CRKBO (Central Register for Short Vocational Education). This module is part of the recognized training courses:
Registered Open Source Intelligence Analyst®
Registered Open Source Intelligence Expert- B®
Registered Open Source Intelligence Expert- A®
These courses are all recognized registered courses that have been tested and accredited. For more information about recognition and registration, please select the training above. Our training institute is therefore the only civil organization in Europe that is authorized and entitled to award these diplomas. After completing this first module you will receive the IACA certificate:
IOSI101: OSINT Module 1
Our OSINT courses and diplomas are widely recognized and highly regarded by various government departments, as well as by 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 courses are a valuable addition to your CV.
NIVRE awards 6 PE points to the registered experts after completing this training.
Subsequent modules
If you have successfully completed the module IOSI101, you can participate in the module IOIS102: OSINT Module 2 .
Number of teaching days
This training consists of 3 days of lessons.
Minimum prior education
Anyone who can navigate the internet effectively with a computer and has sufficient knowledge of social media can in principle participate in this module.
Training costs
€1595 per participant, exempt from VAT.
(Includes lunch, one year of OSIDATA® access and certification)
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You have the choice to attend the training physically or virtually.
Open training courses are given as standard in Dutch, unless it is stated (English). All private training courses can be offered in both Dutch and English.
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Anne
Government
Best OSINT training!
Education: IOSI101, IOSI102 and IOSI103
Review: “I keep repeating myself, the course is very good, perhaps the best I have taken in this area. small classes, personal attention. Lots of variety and interactive lessons. Keep it up, too bad I'm through it now. I hope to come back again and I will certainly recommend this course over the competitors to colleagues.”
Sandra
Financial service provider
I should have known sooner!
Education: IOSI101, IOSI102 and IOSI103
Review: “I think the design/location facilities are very good. Teacher is also great. Knowledgeable, alert and attentive. I find the course material/content remarkably current (AI elements discussed/applied, but also relevant themes in the exercises.)”
Shirley
Government
Absolutely great!
Training: IACA OSINT Customized training
Review: “Very well put together; in terms of qualitative content, a lot passes by, but a lot also comes back (repetition) and adjustments are made in real time to the level and needs. I honestly can't think of anything to improve... and that is a truly unique phenomenon ;). Absolutely great!"
Leo
Government
Unknown possibilities!
Education: IOSI101, IOSI102 and IOSI103
Review: “The course offers you a wide range of unprecedented opportunities to conduct good open source research. It is presented in a very knowledgeable and pleasant manner and there is plenty of room for questions. It was really good and very nice to take this course with you.”
Sander
Supervisor
Virtual also very good!
Education: IOSI101, IOSI102 and IOSI103
Review: “I took part in the training virtually due to the travel distance and I must say that this is really the best training I have taken in years. I was hesitant about the online lessons, but this was very well organised, good equipment and interactive. Broad course with a lot of skill and knowledge from the teacher and the training institute.”
Rob
Government
Professional!
Training: IACA OSINT Customized training
Review: “The professionalism of the teacher and the space offered to ask for feedback on the topics that are covered separately. Furthermore, the classroom where the course is given is well facilitated and the lunch offered is excellent! The enthusiasm, service and willingness to help you with everything during the course by the employees and teachers is characteristic of the IACA.”
Donald
Telecom provider
Very good explanation!
Education: IOSI101 and IOSI102
Review: “Very good explanation, great trainer who takes the time to explain things well, broad teaching material. I followed the training from home and it was very successful and went very smoothly.”
Patrick
Private
Structured approach!
Education: IOSI101 and IOSI102
Review: “During the course I built up a lot of knowledge, especially when it comes to a structured approach and a cycle. This has shown me that in the past I searched too chaotically and too quickly without any form of structure. The practical assignments were well put together, and during the evaluation we could clearly see where we had made mistakes.”
Leo
Financial service provider
Correctness of teaching material!
Education: IOSI101, IOSI102 and IOSI103
Review: “Good structure of the learning material, pleasant explanation, correctness of the teaching material and the equipment provided. More than friendly and welcome feeling at IACA. Thank you very much for the wonderful sessions”
Yfke
Government
Huge knowledge!
Education: IOSI101, IOSI102 and IOSI103
Review: “Enormous knowledge sharing and professional. It was a pleasure to participate.”
Marloes
Airline
I should have known sooner!
Education: IOSI101 and IOSI102
Review: “Beautiful and good course. It's a shame I didn't know this earlier, because I could certainly have enjoyed it for years.”
Michael
Telecom provider
Top 3!
Education: IOSI101 and IOSI102
Review: “I have already taken many courses, both technical and non-technical, and this one is certainly in the top 3.”
Rob
Financial service provider
Lots of room for questions!
Education: 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 research.”
Rick
Financial service provider
Systematically constructed!
Education: IOSI101, IOSI102 and IOSI103
Review: “The course is very systematically structured and provides good tools for conducting OSINT research based on practical assignments. It really sparked my interest in the field. The instructors are clearly driven and enthusiastic about this theme and that is very contagious!”
John
Government
Very applicable and relevant!
Education: IOSI101, IOSI102 and IOSI103
This course/training is very 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 investigating officer.
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