This workshop is a verification course and course in social media & individual-focused research, organised on Dec. 10-13, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM EST (New York) / 3:00 to 07:00 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 to intermediate 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 to advanced social media topics, including:
- Fundamental techniques and creative search strategies on individuals & groups
- How to archive digital materials for open source investigations
- Tracking transportation services (e.g. naval vessels, aircraft) for investigations