CYB 3900Open-Source Intelligence

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Prerequisite(s): None Crosslisting(s): CJC 3910 This course teaches students primarily how to use open source intelligence (OSINT) to gather information and intelligence for law enforcement. Media as well as Internet in general are the main open sources to be used in this course. These sources use non-sensitive intelligence while still providing valuable information to law enforcement. Other topics such as the use of open source intelligence by private entities and non-governmental organizations will also be discussed. After taking this course, students will be able to research and evaluate open source information as well as produce valuable intelligence for prediction, prevention, investigation, and prosecution of criminals.