This workshop is a verification course and course in social media & individual-focused research, organised on September 24-27, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 03:00 PM EDT (NewYork) / 05:00 PM to 09:00 PM CEST (Amsterdam), covering the following topics:
- Introduction to open source investigation
 
- Creative search fundamentals
 
- How to conduct (nearly) traceless and anonymous/pseudonymous research
 
Beginning to intermediate verification topics, including:
- Verification of user-generated materials
 
- Intuitive reverse search techniques in digital investigations
 
- Geolocation & chronolocation of visual materials
 
- Using mapping and satellite services in investigations
 
Beginning to advanced social media topics, including:
- Fundamental techniques and creative search strategies on individuals & groups
 
- How to archive digital materials for open source investigations
 
- Tracking transportation services (e.g. naval vessels, aircraft) for investigations