X Investigation Methodologies
Learn some of the most advanced investigative techniques utilized on the Twitter platform. Come along with us on an exciting exploration of the X platform with McAfee Institute's world-renowned speakers and intelligence guru's. They share with you the most successful & effective investigative strategies known within the industry to help gather the crucial intelligence you need to drive results. Twitter has gone through several huge changes over the last few months and we are the first to bring to you these new insights which will be critical to your success, in this new environment. During this course, we will explore How to locate persons of interest How to identify pertinent information quickly and effectively Locate and identify multiple types of criminal activity Locate the individuals responsible for criminal activity RENEWAL Your certificate of completion is valid for 2 years. If you wish to renew the certificate, you simply need to take the program again to generate a new certificate of completion. Curriculum Introduction to X Investigations 1. Introduction to X (formerly Twitter) as a Source for Investigations Learn the significance of X as a valuable platform for gathering intelligence and conducting investigations. Explore how users' public posts and interactions provide useful data for investigators. 2. X Investigation Methodologies Master the methodologies used in X investigations, from basic search techniques to advanced tactics for gathering, analyzing, and verifying information. Understanding the X Platform 3. The New X Profile Layout Understand the new X profile layout, including key elements like user handles, bio information, and follower metrics. Learn how to navigate profiles effectively during an investigation. 4. Navigating the Home Feed and Posts Learn to efficiently navigate X’s home feed to monitor real-time conversations, trends, and user activity. Understand how to differentiate between original posts, replies, and media shared by users. Search Applications in Investigations 5. Basic and Advanced Search Techniques Explore how to conduct both basic and advanced searches on X using keywords, hashtags, and operators to find relevant content and users. 6. Searching for Threats Learn how to search for and identify potential threats on X, including identifying harmful language, keywords, and specific patterns of behavior. 7. Conducting User ID Searches Discover how to track user activity by searching for specific user IDs, monitoring posts, and interactions to gather relevant insights. 8. Conducting Location-Based Searches Learn to conduct location-based searches, focusing on activities happening in specific regions, and understand how to identify geographically relevant posts. 9. Link Searches Master the ability to search for posts containing external links to websites, news articles, or illicit marketplaces, and analyze the context of shared links. 10. Question-Based Searches Learn to track questions posed by users on X that may reveal intent, public sentiment, or even illicit activity, and refine searches to find relevant inquiries. 11. Cross-Referencing with Other Platforms Learn how to cross-reference data from X with other social platforms like Facebook and Instagram, connecting the dots between a user’s activity across multiple platforms. Ethics and Legal Considerations in Social Media Investigations 12. Legal and Ethical Challenges Understand the legal limits and ethical considerations when conducting investigations on X, including privacy laws, terms of service, and maintaining ethical standards. 13. Best Practices for Preserving and Documenting Evidence Learn how to properly preserve and document evidence collected from X, including capturing metadata, securing evidence, and ensuring it can be used for legal purposes. Assessment 14. X Investigation Methodologies Quiz Test your understanding of X investigation techniques and methodologies with a comprehensive quiz.