Course Number: SHSS 7300 (3.20 CEUs/32 Hours)
The "global village" is here and with it, individuals are increasingly spending their time online, leaving behind traces of their identities, activities, and engagements on the web. Open source intelligence (OSINT) gathering and analysis is no longer optional for law enforcement; working in tandem with traditional law enforcement methods, it is often the most real-time source available for solving crimes, mitigating threats, and protecting the most vulnerable. This class begins with understanding the methodology and workflow of open source investigations and best practices to protect operational security. Students will be exposed to a variety of techniques encompassing multiple platforms conducive to online research including search engines, social media, public and corporate records, and the most unexpected places. Students will learn how to use pivot points to advance an investigation and will learn note taking, documentation, reporting, and presentation of the evidence uncovered. This class teaches students how to effectively combine traditional law enforcement resources with OSINT to ensure that no intelligence is left behind.
Please note: Students must register no later than 3 business days (the Wednesday) prior to the course start date.
If you missed the registration window or have any questions, please contact UE Student Services at eipconnect@fullerton.edu .
Note: Click on the schedule number (i.e. E125-11103) to view more course information.
| Schedule # | Days | Date | Time | Location | Fee | Register |
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| E257-21567 | SuSat | 10/11/25-10/12/25 | 8:00am-5:00pm | Virtual Instruction | $730.00 | Register Now |
| Sat | 10/18/25-10/18/25 | 8:00am-5:00pm | Virtual Instruction | |||
| Sat | 10/25/25-10/25/25 | 8:00am-5:00pm | Virtual Instruction | |||
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Instructor: C. Talley, Intelligence Analyst, Penlink, Former Crime & Intelligence Analyst, Special Investigations Bureau, Riverside County Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force
Unit(s): 3.20
Course part of:
Crime & Intelligence Analysis Certificate | CSUF
Notes:
In addition to the virtual class sessions, students will also be required to complete coursework asynchronously (on their own time). Please be advised that a username and password will be required in order to access course materials posted in Canvas for this course. If you have never logged into the CSUF Portal, you must log in with your CWID and temporary PIN# at http://my.fullerton.edu to create your CSUF Portal account prior to the first day of class. This process will allow you to create a CSUF username and password. Please click on the "Current Student Resources" tab and then "Program and Course Policies" and "Computer Access" for more information. If you have any questions, please contact EIP Student Services at eipconnect@fullerton.edu or (657) 278-2611. |
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Recommended- 1. OSINT Techniques: Resources for Uncovering Online Information, 10th Edition by Michael Bazzell (ISBN: 979-8366360401) 2. Deep Dive: Exploring the Real-World Value of Open Source Intelligence by Rae Baker (ISBN: 1119933242)
