Turn public data into real-world protection. This hands-on OSINT course teaches protectors how to use open-source intelligence to profile people, locations, and events, then turn that information into practical safety decisions.
Ghost Tactics: Applied OSINT For Protectors is a 1-day, laptop-driven OSINT course for protectors who want real investigative capability using publicly available information.
You’ll learn how to:
- Build and use a sterile virtual machine for investigations.
- Practice identity-safe research to reduce your digital footprint.
- Use search engines, social platforms, mapping tools, and public records to build profiles on people, places, and events.
- Turn scattered online data into a clear, easy-to-use threat and risk picture for your family, team, or organization.
- We focus on defensive, protective OSINT, not hacking, exploitation, or anything shady. You’ll get a hard look at legal and ethical lines, how to avoid crossing them, and how to protect yourself mentally and legally when you run into disturbing material.
Who This Course Is For:
- Responsible armed citizens and family protectors
- Church, ministry, and mission security teams
- Corporate and school security staff
- Executive protection / close protection specialists
- Private investigators and analysts
- Instructors who want to integrate OSINT into their training
Schedule & Tuition:
- Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (1-day intensive)
- Tuition: $120 per student
What You Need to Bring:
- A laptop capable of running a virtual machine (VirtualBox or similar):
- 64-bit CPU with virtualization support (Intel VT-x / AMD-V).
- Minimum 8 GB RAM recommended.
- At least 40 GB free disk space.
- Power adapter and any dongles you need.
- Notepad and pen/pencil.
- Optional: external mouse, power strip, headphones.
- Some loaner laptops and pre-configured OSINT VMs will be available, but bringing your own laptop gives you the most value long-term. All students receive a thumb drive with tools, templates, and resources used in class.
Important Notes:
- This course uses publicly available information and focuses on protection, safety, and risk reduction.
- No hacking, exploitation, or penetration testing topics are taught.
- You are responsible for knowing and obeying the laws in your jurisdiction.
How to Register:
Register online at
https://www.miningridgearmory.com/classes or message us here on Facebook, or email
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Seats are limited to maintain a highly interactive, lab-focused environment.
Train Real. Live Ready.
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