Hostile Observations Through Social Media and Smart Devices
This module examines how hostile actors exploit open-source intelligence gathered from social media platforms and smart devices to conduct surveillance, plan operations, and identify targets. Delegates will develop a thorough understanding of the digital threat landscape and learn practical counter-measures to protect operational security for themselves, their teams, and the individuals they protect.
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Modern adversaries routinely harvest publicly available information from platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, and TikTok to build detailed profiles of targets. Smart devices — including mobile phones, wearables, and connected home technology — generate a continuous stream of location, behavioural, and biometric data that can be intercepted or inferred. This course equips delegates with the knowledge to identify, assess, and mitigate these threats in both personal and operational contexts.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this module, delegates will be able to:
- Identify the methods used by hostile actors to exploit social media and smart device data
- Conduct a digital footprint audit for individuals and operational teams
- Apply counter-measures to reduce exposure across social media platforms
- Recognise the intelligence value of metadata embedded in images, documents, and communications
- Develop and implement a personal and organisational OPSEC policy
- Understand the legal framework governing the collection and use of open-source intelligence
Eligibility & entry requirements
Open to verified Law Enforcement, Military, and Government agency personnel only. No prior technical background is required; the module is suitable for operatives at all levels.
Certification
A 3B Intelligence Academy certificate of completion is awarded to delegates who successfully complete all assessed elements of the module.
Course details
- Level
- Foundation
- Duration
- 2 days
- Module
- 01 of 06
- Certificate
- Yes
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Full scheduling, group pricing, and intake information is available to verified Law Enforcement and Military organisations. Contact us to discuss your training requirements.