This workshop is a beginning & advanced verification course and a beginning & advanced course in social media & individual-focused research, taking place December 14 - 17, from 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM EST (NewYork) / 04:00 PM to 08:00 PM CET (Amsterdam), covering the following topics:
- Introduction to open source investigation
- Creative search fundamentals
- How to conduct (nearly) traceless and anonymous/pseudonymous research
Beginning & advanced verification topics, including:
- Verification of user-generated materials
- Intuitive reverse search techniques in digital investigations
- Geolocation & chronolocation of visual materials
- Using mapping and satellite services in investigations
Beginning & advanced social media topics, including:
- Fundamental techniques and creative search strategies on individuals & groups
- Platform-specific tutorials, including 4chan/8kun, Telegram, and other services
- Tracking transportation services (e.g. naval vessels, aircraft) for investigations