July 9, 2026 2:00 pm EST
Social Media Intelligence: Techniques for OSINT Investigations
Course Overview
Social media has become one of the richest sources of publicly available information, offering real time insight into people, events, and emerging trends. Yet many investigators are not fully tapping into the depth of data these platforms provide or the techniques required to analyze it responsibly.
This Hg OSINT webinar guides attendees through the foundations of social media intelligence, showing how to identify valuable data points, interpret activity, and validate findings with confidence. Participants will also learn how to approach social media investigations with the ethical and legal care necessary to protect both the integrity of their work and the people involved.
Attendees will earn 1 CPE credit.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion, webinar attendees will be able to:
Understand Social Media Data Sources:
Identify key social media platforms, public data points, and trends that can be leveraged in OSINT investigations.
Apply Analytical Techniques:
Demonstrate methods to collect, analyze, and verify social media content, including geolocation, metadata analysis, and pattern recognition.
Maintain Ethical and Legal Standards:
Learn to conduct social media intelligence investigations responsibly, ensuring adherence to privacy laws, ethical guidelines, and organizational policies.
All participants receive digital materials on concepts and investigative techniques.
No advanced preparation is needed for this webinar.
There are no pre-requisites for this webinar.
About OSINT Academy Webinars
Our live webinars are ACFE, NASBA, SHRM, and ASIS approved for continuing professional education credits. Hg makes these webinars available for purchase after the live event; however, they are not approved for CPE credits with some associations (specifically NASBA).
Logistics
Upon completing checkout, you will receive an order confirmation email and a credit card receipt email.
Registration instructions will be sent after payment for this webinar is received. Zoom registration will be delivered in a separate email.