Resecurity® Certified Dark Web Investigator (RCDWI)

About this course

Learn to investigate dark web activity safely, lawfully and with method. Over four days you will plan an investigation, build a controlled environment, apply operational security and work through simulated forums and markets to uncover leaked credentials, exposed data and the actors behind them.

You will validate and preserve evidence, link aliases and infrastructure, spot fraud angles and turn findings into early-warning reports. A case study and capstone prepare you for the RCDWI credential, with all practice in controlled training environments.

What you'll learn

• Plan and scope a lawful, controlled dark web investigation.
• Set up an isolated investigation environment and apply sound operational security.
• Navigate simulated dark web forums, markets and services methodically.
• Investigate leaked credentials, data and identities linked to an organisation.
• Connect actors, aliases and infrastructure to build a clear picture of activity.
• Validate, preserve and document findings with stated confidence levels.
• Identify fraud and financial-crime implications of what you find.
• Write early-warning reports and brief technical and management audiences.

Curriculum

Who it's for

Threat intelligence, fraud, financial-crime, brand-protection and law-enforcement analysts who investigate criminal activity online.

Before you start

• Basic knowledge of networking, cyber threats and digital identities.
• Prior study or experience in security, intelligence, fraud or investigation.

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