We provide technical and operational services and training and readiness solutions to public and private enterprises to discretely mitigate vulnerabilities derived from physical, technical, and criminal threats against their operations, infrastructure, personnel, resources and intellectual property. Our immersive AD², CASO, and Commercial Signature Reduction (CSR) courses are iteratively developed to ensure you are always getting the most current and relevant instruction for today’s information environment.
Open Enrollment courses are a great option for organizations that require longer term planning for training in PAI investigation and signature reduction techniques. These courses are held online, several times per year, so that you have flexibility in keeping with your operational tempo, and students can gain collaborative insights from working in an inter-agency environment.
Course Delivery
All courses are scheduled online. Dedicated iterations may be conducted in Fayetteville, NC or Herndon, VA upon demand. Mobile training teams are available to host specially-tailored courses in your location. Course dates are subject to change pending minimum student enrollment is reached.
CASO™ I
CASO™ readiness programs provide best-in-class certification standards to understand and exploit publicly available information (PAI) using advanced and safe research techniques for actionable insights and decision making.
Our range of programs include half-day engagements to our well-known 2-week certification course which can be purchased a variety of different ways, including Open Enrollment for individual students. This course is for government only.
CASO I Open Enrollment Course Dates:
CASO (Online) | October 24 – November 4, 2022 – Learn More
CASO (Online) | November 28 – December 9, 2022 – Learn More
CASO (Online) | September 18 – 29, 2023 – Learn More
CASO (Online) | November 27 – December 10, 2023 – Learn More
Email [email protected] for pricing specials and enrollment information.
CASO™ II
CASO™ II teaches advanced digital researchers to strategically target big data sets to extract time-sensitive digital artifacts and synthesize streamlined reports across multiple domains. This course is specifically for CASO™ I graduates and government only.
To help make it easier to attend CASO, we’ve created a template to assist you in providing justification to your organization for attending the course. View the template.
CASO II Open Enrollment Course Dates:
CASO II (Online) | March 20 – March 24, 2023 – Learn More
CASO II (Online) | September 4 – 8, 2023 – Learn More
Email [email protected] for pricing specials and enrollment information.
Advanced Digital Discovery (AD²)
AD² is a virtual interactive distance learning course featuring proven digital research methodologies from CASO™ and a program of instruction focused on applying effective research methodologies, irrespective of the tools being used, in a 1-week online format.
While this course does not result in a certification, our cadre of instructors inject the core CASO methodology to ensure that students build the critical foundation needed to manage their digital footprint while applying research techniques in the digital domain. Our unique and secure instructional platform utilizes US government-approved encrypted solutions that are Tier C compliant. This broad set of global compliance and data protection requirements includes ISO 27001, ISO 27018, EUMC, SOC 1 Type I & II, SOC 2 Type I and II, HIPAA and FERPA. This course is open to all.
Email [email protected] for pricing specials and enrollment information.
Commercial Signature Reduction (CSR) Programs
CSR readiness programs and Advanced CSR focuses on delivering Digital Data Protection techniques for operating safely within the dynamic Information Environment. CSR courses are offered on a case by case basis throughout the year. This course is open to all.
Email [email protected] for pricing specials and enrollment information.
Digital Domain Discovery (3D)
Digital Domain Discovery (3D) features a beginner’s program of instruction focused on teaching basic research methodologies for publicly available information (PAI), in a 2-day course, entirely online.
Students learn to safely discover and identify relevant publicly available data and metadata and use a host of publicly available tools to enable the digital discovery cycle. We have created a unique and secure instructional platform utilizing US government-approved encrypted solutions through Office 365 applications which are Tier C compliant. This broad set of global compliance and data protection requirements includes ISO 27001, ISO 27018, EUMC, SOC 1 Type I & II, SOC 2 Type I and II, HIPAA and FERPA. This course is open to all.
Email [email protected] for pricing specials and enrollment information.
Safe Traveler™
Safe Traveler™ is an online lecture series focused on delivering best practices for travelers, Military members, and executives on business who are at risk of becoming soft targets for cybercriminals. Safe Traveler™ training modules teach students to take proactive steps against adversarial threats by learning how to secure personal devices across physical, digital, and network data environments.
Safe Traveler™ Course Dates:
On-demand course content – learn at your own pace and schedule
Each license includes 2-week access to all course content
Content provided in a user-friendly learning management system (LMS) and interface to help you keep track of your progress
Course includes videos and interactive exercises for practical application of skills learned
Cost: $500 per license (enterprise licenses available)
Open to all
Email [email protected] for pricing specials and enrollment information.
Dark Web Seminar
Our 1-day Dark Web Seminar is designed to provide a foundational and advanced understanding of the hidden areas of the internet and digital identity on the dark web. Attendees will work through downloading Tor to conduct research and navigate the dark web. This course is open to all.
We have created a unique and secure instructional platform utilizing US government-approved encrypted solutions through Office 365 applications which are Tier C compliant. This broad set of global compliance and data protection requirements includes ISO 27001, ISO 27018, EUMC, SOC 1 Type I & II, SOC 2 Type I and II, HIPAA and FERPA.
Dark Web Seminar Course Dates:
Dark Web Seminar (Online) | November 9, 2022 – Learn More
Dark Web Seminar (Online) | January 12, 2023 – Learn More
Dark Web Seminar (Online) | April 6, 2023 – Learn More
Dark Web Seminar (Online) | July 13, 2023 – Learn More
Dark Web Seminar (Online) | November 17, 2023 – Learn More
Email [email protected] for pricing specials and enrollment information.
Investigational Python
Our 5-day Investigational Python course teaches CASO grads how to create code to automate their OSINT/PAI needs. This course is for government only.
Investigational Python Course Dates:
Investigational Python Course Dates:
Investigational Python (Online) | March 27 – 31, 2023 – Learn More
Investigational Python (Online) | September 25 – 29, 2023 – Learn More
Email [email protected] for pricing specials and enrollment information.
Advanced Training For CASO™ And CSR Graduates
Advanced Training Options:
Advanced Wireless Operations Course (AWOC) – Learn More
Virtual Operations Tradecraft Course (VOTC) – Learn More
Cellular Theory and Signature Reduction (2-week) – Learn More
Cellular Theory and Signature Reduction (4-week) – Learn More
Dates and pricing upon request. This course is for government only. For more information on pricing and enrollment, email [email protected].
Dark Web Immersion
The CASO™ Specialty Dark Web Immersion Course is designed to provide a secure environment where researchers and analysts can develop a foundational knowledge of dark web networks and the content found therein. This course applies CASO methodology to the task of discovery and enumeration of entities on the dark web, and showcases a variety of tools and methods to maintain privacy and security while conducting online operations.
Through hands-on practical exercises and live demonstrations, we will help you gain an understanding of dark web research tradecraft which can be used to uncover risks to you, your organization, or your assets. This course is for CASO™ graduates and government only.
2023 Dark Web Immersion Course Dates:
Dark Web Immersion Course | June 19 – 23, 2023 – Learn More
Dark Web Immersion Course | October 30 – November 3, 2023 – Learn More
Email [email protected] for pricing specials and enrollment information.
Kali Linux
The Kali Linux course prepares students to conduct OSINT investigations using a Debian-based Linux distribution. We train on both Kali and Ubuntu to highlight the utility of many of Kali’s built-in investigation tools. This is also an excellent way to introduce students to the Linux operating system, as we cover all the basics of Linux command line usage, including permission management and shell scripting to automate routine tasks. Students will earn how to locate and install additional tools from internet repositories including PyPi, Github, and Gitlab. They will also learn how to read script files and customize their tool installation to their needs or troubleshoot a malfunctioning installation. Students will also learn how to install containerized software such as Snaps, Flatpaks, and Docker containers.
CASO or CSR grads prepare to conduct OSINT/PAI investigations using a Debian-based Linux distribution.
2023 Kali Linux Course Dates:
Kali Linux Course | May 29 – June 2, 2023 – Learn More
Kali Linux Course | October 23 – 27, 2023 – Learn More
Email [email protected] for pricing specials and enrollment information.
The CASO Specialty Dark Web Immersion Course is designed to provide a secure environment where researchers and analysts can develop a foundational knowledge of dark web networks and the content found therein.
Digital Domain Discovery (3D) features a beginner's program of instruction focused on teaching basic research methodologies for publicly available information (PAI), in a 2-day course, entirely online.
Our AD² course equips researchers with the necessary skills to safely understand the digital environment. Register today for our July Advanced Digital Discovery course!
The CASO II Course takes advanced digital researchers and trains them to strategically target big data sets to extract time-sensitive digital artifacts and synthesize streamlined reports across multiple domains. Register today for our September CASO™ II readiness program!
CASO™ I readiness programs provide best-in-class certification standards to understand and exploit publicly available information (PAI) using advanced and safe research techniques for actionable insights and decision making. Register today for our September CASO™ I readiness program!
Our AD² course equips researchers with the necessary skills to safely understand the digital environment. Register today for our October Advanced Digital Discovery course!
The CASO Specialty Dark Web Immersion Course is designed to provide a secure environment where researchers and analysts can develop a foundational knowledge of dark web networks and the content found therein.
Digital Domain Discovery (3D) features a beginner's program of instruction focused on teaching basic research methodologies for publicly available information (PAI), in a 2-day course, entirely online.