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Master OSINT: Complete tutorial series

Welcome to Your Journey from Beginner to OSINT Expert

Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) is one of the most powerful skills in today’s digital world. Whether you are a cybersecurity professional, journalist, researcher, investigator, or simply someone who wants to uncover the truth hidden in plain sight, these comprehensive tutorials will take you from complete beginner to advanced practitioner.

What You’ll Learn

This 24-tutorial series covers everything you need to master OSINT techniques, tools, and methodologies. Our structured approach ensures you build solid fundamentals before advancing to complex investigations and professional applications.

Foundation Level (Tutorials 1-6)

Start with the absolute basics and core concepts:

Intermediate Level (Tutorials 7-12)

Build practical skills for real-world investigations:

  • Social media intelligence across all major platforms
  • Professional network research and corporate mapping
  • Username and email tracking across the internet
  • Website analysis and domain investigation
  • Geolocation techniques and mapping tools
  • Phone number and communication investigations

Advanced Level (Tutorials 13-18)

Tackle complex investigations and specialized techniques:

  • Dark web and deep web research
  • Cryptocurrency and blockchain investigations
  • Video and audio analysis and verification
  • Government database mining and legal research
  • Counter-intelligence and social engineering defense
  • Threat intelligence and cybersecurity applications

Expert Level (Tutorials 19-24)

Professional applications and career development:

  • Corporate intelligence and business research
  • Journalism and fact-checking methodologies
  • Legal and law enforcement applications
  • Automation tools and scripting techniques
  • Privacy protection and counter-OSINT strategies
  • Career guidance and ethical frameworks

Who This Series Is For

  • Complete Beginners: No prior OSINT experience required. We start with basic concepts and build up gradually.
  • Security Professionals: Enhance your threat intelligence and investigation capabilities.
  • Journalists & Researchers: Learn verification techniques and source investigation methods.
  • Legal Professionals: Discover evidence gathering and case building techniques.
  • Business Analysts: Master competitive intelligence and due diligence methods.
  • Privacy-Conscious Individuals: Understand how your information can be found and how to protect it.

What Makes This Series Unique

  • Practical Focus: Every tutorial includes hands-on exercises and real-world examples.
  • Ethical Approach: Strong emphasis on legal boundaries and ethical considerations throughout.
  • Current Tools: Coverage of the latest OSINT tools, including AI-powered platforms.
  • Progressive Learning: Each tutorial builds on previous knowledge for optimal learning progression.
  • Professional Applications: Real-world case studies and professional use cases.

Learning Approach

Each tutorial follows a consistent structure:

  • Clear learning objectives
  • Step-by-step instructions
  • Practical exercises
  • Tool recommendations
  • Legal and ethical considerations
  • Further reading suggestions

The entire series is designed to be completed over 12-16 weeks, with 1-2 tutorials per week depending on your pace and the complexity of each topic.

Get Started Today

Ready to unlock the power of open source intelligence? Begin with Tutorial 1 and start your journey toward becoming an OSINT expert. Each tutorial builds essential skills that will serve you throughout your career, whether in security, journalism, business intelligence, or personal research.

Remember: With great power comes great responsibility. Throughout this series, you’ll learn not just how to find information, but how to do so ethically, legally, and responsibly.

Start your OSINT mastery journey today – the digital world is waiting to reveal its secrets to you.