September 3, 2026 2:00 pm EST
Digital Footprint Analysis: Techniques for Discovering the People Behind Usernames
Course Overview
Online usernames often hold more information than meets the eye, leaving digital traces that can connect virtual activity to real-world identities. Many investigators do not realize how much insight can be gained by analyzing these patterns or how to approach the process effectively.
This Hg OSINT webinar explores the techniques needed to investigate usernames, showing how to leverage OSINT tools, social media insights, and advanced search strategies to uncover relevant information. Participants will also learn how to conduct these investigations responsibly, ensuring compliance with privacy laws and ethical guidelines while using only publicly available data.
Attendees will earn 1 CPE credit.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion, webinar attendees will be able to:
Understand Online User Behaviors:
Explore how individuals leave digital traces across platforms and learn to recognize patterns that can reveal connections between usernames and real-world identities.
Apply Investigation Techniques:
Demonstrate practical methods for analyzing online usernames using OSINT tools, social media insights, and advanced search strategies.
Maintain Ethical and Legal Standards:
Learn how to conduct digital footprint investigations responsibly, respecting privacy laws and ethical guidelines while collecting publicly available information.
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.