26-27 Nov 2026
(next run: 22-23 Mar 2027)
course - SPYCRAFT (basic)
SPYCRAFT (Basic): OSINT FOR INVESTIGATORS
A 2-day hands-on workshop teaching practical OSINT techniques to collect, verify, identify and locate people and organisations, and develop actionable investigative leads for investigations, due diligence and compliance
SCHEDULE
| DATE: |
TIME: 9am - 5pm |
| LOCATION: Amara Singapore |
| Normal (from 6 Nov 2026) |
Early bird (by 5 Nov 2026) |
Group of ≥3 (by 5 Nov 2026) |
| S$1,977.00 |
S$1,733.00 |
S$1,597.00 |
OVERVIEW
The internet has become one of the most valuable sources of investigative intelligence. Publicly available information can complement traditional investigative methods by helping investigators verify information, identify people and organisations, develop investigative leads, and uncover relevant relationships.
The challenge is volume. Relevant information is scattered across countless online sources, making it difficult to know where to look, what to trust and how to connect fragmented information. Practical Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) techniques provide investigators with a structured approach to locating, verifying and analysing publicly available information as part of the investigative process.
SPYCRAFT (Basic) develops that capability through realistic examples and practical exercises. Designed for operational investigators and intelligence practitioners rather than technical cybersecurity specialists, the workshop equips participants to integrate OSINT into investigations, intelligence development, due diligence and compliance work. No cybersecurity background is required.
Why This Workshop Is Different?
Many OSINT programmes are designed for technical cybersecurity or threat intelligence roles.
SPYCRAFT (Basic) is designed for investigators and intelligence practitioners who need practical OSINT techniques to identify, locate and profile people of interest using publicly available information in support of investigations, intelligence development, due diligence and compliance work.
Rather than focusing on technical tools alone, the workshop emphasises structured investigative tradecraft — helping participants verify information, uncover relevant relationships, develop investigative leads and preserve online findings for investigative use.
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
SPYCRAFT (Basic) is designed primarily for investigators and intelligence practitioners who need to identify people or organisations, verify online information and develop investigative leads from publicly available sources. It is particularly relevant to:
Law enforcement and criminal investigators
Regulatory and enforcement investigators
Intelligence officers and analysts
Scam and fraud investigators
Internal and workplace misconduct investigators
Compliance and due-diligence professionals
Security, risk and background-screening professionals
Recruitment professionals conducting background or integrity checks
BRIEF PROGRAM OUTLINE
Through real case examples and exercises, participants will learn how to identify people and organisations, develop investigative leads, support due diligence efforts, and conduct online inquiries more effectively.
Prerequisites: No prior OSINT or cybersecurity experience is required. Participants should be comfortable using a computer and must bring an internet-enabled laptop. Tablets are not suitable.
Module 1 — Investigator Anonymity & Online Infrastructure
- Principles of anonymity across the Surface Web, social networks, messengers and the Dark Web.
Module 2 — OSINT Basics & Search Instruments
- Search engines, social networks, open-source tools, social media, cached pages and other publicly available sources.
Module 3 — Solving OSINT Tasks
- Applying OSINT to geolocation, identity resolution and suspected fraudulent activity.
Module 4 — Enriching Contact Details
- Developing information from email addresses, phone numbers, usernames and payment-related identifiers.
Module 5 — Preserving OSINT Findings
- Documenting and preserving online findings for investigative and evidential use.
Module 6 — Building a Subject's Digital Profile
- Developing information on identity, education, location, interests, associates and other relevant connections.
Module 7 — Network Infrastructure Analysis
- Understanding domains, registrars, hosting providers and web infrastructure relevant to an investigation.
Module 8 — Dark Web & Cryptocurrency Fundamentals
- Introduction to Dark Web search capabilities and cryptocurrency transactions relevant to OSINT investigations.
WHY ATTEND THIS COURSE
The main difficulty in OSINT is rarely the absence of information. It is knowing where to look, which sources to trust, how to connect fragmented traces and how to investigate without exposing yourself or alerting the subject.
Investigators commonly struggle with choosing the right tools, attributing online identities, managing information overload and keeping pace with changing platforms. SPYCRAFT (Basic) provides a structured foundation for turning publicly available information into verified investigative leads — safely and systematically.
Related investigative skills include Digital Evidence for handling digital material, Investigative Interview & Interrogation for testing leads through questioning, Follow the Money Trail for financial tracing, and Investigative Report Writing for documenting findings clearly and defensibly.
FAQ ABOUT SPYCRAFT (BASIC)
Q1: Do I need technical or IT skills to attend?
No. SPYCRAFT (Basic) is designed for non-technical investigators. If you use a computer for work, you meet the minimum requirement. The only equipment you need is a laptop that can connect to the internet. Tablets are not suitable.
Q2: Do I need prior OSINT experience?
No. This is a foundational course for participants who are new to OSINT or who have used online research informally without a structured investigative framework.
Q3: How is this different from a cybersecurity or IT security course?
Cybersecurity courses focus on protecting systems from attack. This course focuses on gathering intelligence — identifying people and organisations using publicly available online sources. The audience and skillset are entirely different.
Q4: What will I actually be able to do after attending?
You will be able to develop information from fragmented digital traces, verify online identifiers, build subject profiles, trace relationships, investigate more safely online and preserve findings systematically for investigative and evidential use.
Q5: Are the case examples and tools current?
Yes. SPYCRAFT (Basic) is reviewed before each run to keep examples, tools, and techniques current. OSINT environments change rapidly — platforms update, anonymity methods shift, and investigative opportunities evolve. The course is updated accordingly.
Q6: How is this different from searching on Google?
Professional OSINT involves structured information gathering, verification, analysis and documentation across multiple sources. The workshop focuses on investigative methodology rather than simple online searching.
Q7: Is this course suitable for compliance, HR, or audit professionals?
Yes. Compliance officers conducting due diligence, HR professionals handling background screening or staff misconduct cases, and internal auditors investigating irregularities will find the techniques directly applicable.
Q8: Will I learn how to investigate online without exposing my identity?
Yes. The workshop covers investigator anonymity and operational-security principles, including digital footprints, research personas, browsing infrastructure and actions that can unintentionally expose the investigator or alert the subject.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
- Apply open-source intelligence (OSINT) techniques
- Verify online identities across multiple sources
- Build actionable digital profiles of subjects
- Use geolocation to develop investigative leads
- Analyse domains, registrars and hosting infrastructure
- Preserve OSINT findings as digital evidence
- Explore Dark Web search capabilities and risks
- Investigate online without exposing your identity
- Enrich emails, phone numbers and usernames
- Trace aliases, associates and hidden connections
- Investigate social media accounts and activity
- Identify subjects from fragmented digital traces