30-31 Jul 2026
(next run: 26-27 Nov 2026)
course - SPYCRAFT (basic)
SPYCRAFT (Basic): OSINT for Investigators
A 2-day hands-on workshop teaching practical OSINT techniques to collect and verify information on people and organisations for investigations, due diligence and compliance work.
SCHEDULE
| DATE: |
TIME: 9am - 5pm |
| LOCATION: Amara Singapore |
| Normal (from 10 Jul 2026) |
Early bird (by 9 Jul 2026) |
Group of ≥3 (by 9 Jul 2026) |
| S$1,977.00 |
S$1,733.00 |
S$1,597.00 |
OVERVIEW
Modern investigations increasingly begin online.
A phone number, username, email address, social media profile, cryptocurrency wallet or domain registration may be the only lead available. The challenge is knowing how to turn fragmented digital information into actionable intelligence—without alerting the subject you are investigating.
SPYCRAFT (Basic) equips investigators, regulators, compliance professionals and intelligence officers with practical open-source intelligence (OSINT) tradecraft to identify subjects, uncover hidden connections, develop intelligence leads and support ongoing investigations.
Participants will learn how to search effectively, assess information critically, investigate anonymously, preserve online findings and build actionable suspect profiles using publicly available information.
This workshop is led by a cyber investigation specialist who has supported investigations involving Interpol, Europol and law enforcement agencies across Asia.
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This open-source intelligence training teaches participants how to gather information on people and companies available on the internet (including social media intelligence). Anyone involved in the following job function will find this course highly beneficial:
Law enforcement
Investigation
Scam & Fraud investigation
Criminal investigation
Regulation
Intelligence
Research & Analysts
Internal investigation
Talent Recruitment
Compliance management
Security screening
Probation assessment
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.
Pre-requisite:
- As this is a basic course, no prior OSINT experience is needed.
- If you use a computer for work, the minimum requirement is met.
- Bring a laptop that can connect to the internet (Tablets are not suitable).
Surface Web & Social Media Intelligence
Anonymity, Principles, and infrastructure in DarkWeb, Messengers, Social Networks and Surface Internet
OSINT basics and instruments: search engines, social networks, open-source tools, social media, cached pages, etc.
Solving OSINT tasks: geolocation, real identity, fraudulent activity of the suspect, etc.
Enriching the contact details: emails, phone numbers, usernames, payment details
Digital Profiling & DarkWeb Fundamentals
Preserving OSINT findings as digital evidence applicable in the court
Building the digital profile of a suspect: bio, education, location, interests, close friends, colleagues, etc.
Network Infrastructure analysis: domain registrars, hosting providers, web hosting
DarkWeb basics and search capabilities
Cryptocurrency transactions analysis
WHY LEARN OSINT FROM A CYBER INVESTIGATION PRACTITIONER?
Many OSINT courses focus on tools, and are taught by consultants or educators.
SPYCRAFT (Basic) is taught by a practitioner with real operational experience investigating cybercrime at the national, regional, and international level.
This workshop focuses on tradecraft to collect and verify publicly available information online, uncover hidden relationships, identify misleading information and preserve online findings for investigative use. This skill is essential for investigation, intelligence development, due diligence and compliance work.
FAQ ABOUT SPYCRAFT (BASIC) WORKSHOP
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 an foundational course. It is designed for participants who are new to OSINT or who have used OSINT informally without a structured framework. No prior experience is required.
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 identify individuals from fragmented digital information, build suspect profiles, trace online relationships, investigate anonymously, and preserve your findings as digital evidence. These are practical skills you can apply immediately on return to work.
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: Is this course suitable for someone seeking a career in OSINT or cybersecurity?
No.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Identify individuals and organisations from fragmented digital traces
Search open-source platforms, social media, and databases effectively
Build actionable digital profiles of subjects under investigation
Trace online relationships, aliases, and hidden connections
Preserve OSINT findings as admissible digital evidence
Analyse domain registrars, hosting providers, and network infrastructure
Understand DarkWeb search capabilities and cryptocurrency transaction trails
Apply structured OSINT tradecraft to real investigative scenarios
Assess the credibility and reliability of online information
Investigate anonymously without exposing your identity or operation