Welcome to the Introductory Guide to OSINT Gathering. We are glad you are starting your OSINT journey with us. This guide is an introductory resource for researchers who are new to OSINT and plan to take future training in the field.

This guide is an orientation; it should not be considered a substitute for proper training. If you are familiar with some sections, please skip them. There are no grades given on the materials and no certificates issued. If you’re not sure which sections you should review, we have provided a self-assessment quiz that you can use to help you determine which areas you might want to brush up on. Please consult the next lesson to complete our Self-Assessment Quiz.

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