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OPEN SOURCE INTELLIGENCE

Course Code:
RIAP 121
Course Description:

This course provides the context for understanding open-source intelligence research and collection concepts, tradecraft, and toolsets. Students will study key terminology, policies, and tools related to the practice of OSINT: Research and collection, managed attribution, collection plans, risk assessments, mitigation of technical and topical risks, government and law enforcement regulations, private sector regulations, and information (INFOSEC) and operational(OPSEC) security. Students will learn how to properly develop managed attribution plans, key words lists, and
translation procedures. Students will become familiarized with all tools provided to them through Ridge College. This course will serve as a foundational course for higher level RIAP courses.

Credit:
3
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