• Classroom

This course provides investigators with the foundational knowledge and skills needed to successfully operate in cyberspace while maintaining the integrity of their investigations and operations. Students learn how to construct an online undercover persona, operate a persona, and investigate a persona. This course is designed for those involved in counterintelligence or criminal investigations.

Learning Objectives

  • Construct an online undercover persona
  • Optimize and operate an undercover persona in cyberspace
  • Investigate a cyber persona

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

Specialty Areas

  • Collection Operations

Specialty Areas have been removed from the NICE Framework. With the recent release of the new NICE Framework data, updates to courses are underway. Until this course can be updated, this historical information is provided to give better context as to how it can help you with your cybersecurity goals.