Analysis of Open Sources and Data (JF_438)
About Study Course
Objective
To provide students with an understanding of the use of open source and data analysis OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) in solving and combating economic crime;
To provide students with the necessary abilities and skills in searching for and summarising open source evidence, acquainting students with free access tools and methods of obtaining information;
To provide students with abilities and skills in the analysis and synthesis of the information and evidence obtained.
Prerequisites
Skills to work with a computer, internet browsers, navigate in social networks, English language skills
Learning outcomes
Students know the methods, approaches, tools for open source intelligence (OSINT), understand the principles of functioning of online networks, internet browsers, websites and major social networks, know the most useful open databases for the profession, and are aware of and understand the security risks faced by internet users, including the investigator himself/herself. As a result of mastering the study course students are able to integrate the obtained knowledge and make a contribution to the creation of new knowledge.
Students are able to search and systemise evidence available from open sources (texts, photographs, videos, unique identifiers, etc.) in order to subsequently verify, analyse and synthesize the information obtained by drawing conclusions on the crime under investigation. By understanding the principles of the functioning of the Internet and social networks, students are able to use the knowledge provided by the lecturers and to create new open source intelligence approaches independently. Students are able to engage in discussions on the development of Internet and social networks, the privacy, security of their users and the ethics of the researcher.
Students are competent in conducting economic crime investigations, working on evidence gathered in open and public sources, and advising investigators using other methods of gathering evidence.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economic security, EDMz | 2 | Master’s | Required |
