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Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Training

Advanced OSINT Training techniques help security professionals and organizations identify risks, uncover insights, and anticipate emerging threats. As public data grows exponentially, OSINT is essential for collecting and analyzing available data, enhancing investigations, threat detection, and strategic decision-making.

Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Training
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Transform Public Data Into Actionable Intelligence

At SANS, we believe OSINT isn’t just about collecting data—it’s about turning public information into strategic intelligence. Our hands-on OSINT courses equip professionals with the tools and techniques to uncover hidden connections, detect emerging threats, and make fast, informed decisions. In a rapidly expanding data landscape, OSINT mastery is essential for staying ahead.

What You'll Learn

Advanced OSINT Techniques

Gather, analyze, and validate intelligence from social media, web archives, and digital platforms using modern, field-tested approaches.

Threat Intelligence and Risk Assessment

Identify digital risks, trace adversary activity, and generate actionable intelligence to support proactive security decisions.

Investigative Methodologies

Correlate data, assess source reliability, and produce clear, multi-domain intelligence for high-impact investigations.

Student Insights

[SANS OSINT training] gives hands-on experience for using applications and websites which really helps with the collection, processing, and analysis phases of the intel cycle.
Jonah V.U.S. Military

Meet Your Experts

Dario Beniamini

Dario Beniamini

Pre-Sales Engineer, EMEA

Dario Beniamini is CEO and Co-Founder of Intellexia Sris and a Senior Solutions Consultant at NUIX and an instructor of SEC497 Practical Open-Source Intelligence.

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Matt Edmondson

Matt Edmondson

Founder

Matt Edmondson has revolutionized open-source intelligence by operationalizing OSINT for federal law enforcement and Fortune 100 firms, spearheading dark web investigations that contributed to major cybercrime takedowns like Genesis Market.

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Nico Dekens

Nico Dekens

Owner

Nico is an all-round all source analyst with years of government experience. He has taught hundreds of police, tax, and military units to conduct OSINT research & analysis.

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Mick Douglas

Mick Douglas

Managing Partner

Mick Douglas has over 10 years of experience in information security and is currently the Managing Partner for InfoSec Innovations. He specializes in PowerShell, Unix, Data Visualization, Hardware and Radio Hacking.

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Jeff Lomas

Jeff Lomas

Principal Network and Host Forensics and Incident Response Analyst

Jeff has digital forensic experience and training with Mac, iOS Windows, and Android operating systems. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge and experience with students to help them master the topic of mobile forensics.

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Chris Pizor

Chris Pizor

Curriculum Lead

Chris Pizor spent years in the U.S. Air Force protecting its network, studying hackers and plying his skills in intelligence and information security. Now he’s sharing his expertise in cybersecurity with SANS students.

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Explore Careers Within OSINT

OSINT Investigator/Analyst

Cyber DefenseExplore learning path

Digital Evidence Analysis (OPM 211)

NICE: InvestigationExplore learning path

Incident Response (OPM 531)

NICE: Protection and DefenseExplore learning path

Cybersecurity Analyst/Engineer

Cyber DefenseExplore learning path

Data Analysis (OPM 422)

NICE: Implementation and OperationExplore learning path

All-Source Analysis (DCWF 111)

DoD 8140: Intelligence (Cyberspace)Explore learning path

Insights From The Experts

Xavier MertensSANS InstituteDario Beniamini

OSINT In The Malware Ecosystem

Open Source Intelligence plays a critical role in malware analysis, especially in understanding the broader context of the attack, enriching findings, and speeding up attribution. In this talks, we will cover many examples about useful information found in malware samples, how to access them and enrich them. I promise, no assembly!

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Xavier Mertens
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