Privacy and OPSEC Training — Digital Security for Investigators

Protect your digital identity. From email security through VPN strategies to securing your entire digital life.

3 chapters, 17 lessons, lifetime access. All prices plus VAT.

Investigators Leave Digital Traces — Often Without Knowing It

If you research professionally, you are a target. Your email address, your phone number, your browser configuration, your home network: everything can be used to identify, locate, or compromise you.

Most investigators protect their targets better than themselves. Insecure passwords, missing two-factor authentication, unprotected networks, and unencrypted communication make you vulnerable.

What this means for you:

Without OPSEC, you endanger not only yourself but also your investigations and your clients. This training shows you step by step how to protect yourself.

What You'll Learn in This Training

Three focus areas that fundamentally improve your digital security.

Digital Foundation Security

Email security, password management, two-factor authentication, and secure mobile devices.

What this means for you:

The foundation is set. Your accounts, devices, and access points are secured.

Network and Browser

VPN strategies, browser hardening, data encryption, DNS protection, and secure home networks.

What this means for you:

Your connections are protected. Tracking and surveillance are effectively prevented.

Advanced and Damage Control

Hardware firewall, incident response, and mental health during challenging research.

What this means for you:

You know what to do when things go wrong, and you protect your mental health too.

3 Chapters, 17 Lessons — Your Path to Digital Security

Each chapter builds on the previous one. You progressively develop a comprehensive security concept.

CHAPTER 1:Foundations of Digital Security (7 Lessons)

Welcome: Your Path to Digital Invisibility

Course overview and objectives for your personal OPSEC strategy.

Module 1: Why Digital Privacy?

Understanding threat models and analyzing your personal attack surface.

Module 2: Email Security

Secure email providers, encryption, and phishing protection.

Module 3: Passwords and Two-Factor Authentication

Secure password strategies and proper 2FA setup.

Module 3a: Bitwarden Step by Step

Setting up and using a password manager in daily practice.

Module 4: Securing Your Mobile Phone

Optimizing smartphone security for iOS and Android.

Module 5: Securing Social Media Accounts

Privacy settings and protective measures for all common platforms.

CHAPTER 2:Network and Browser (6 Lessons)

Module 6: VPN — Why and Which One?

Comparing VPN providers and choosing the right one for your needs.

Module 7: Browser Security

Hardening your browser, reducing fingerprinting, and browsing securely.

Module 7a: Data Encryption

Encrypting drives, files, and communications.

Module 8: Securing Your Home Network

Router configuration, WiFi security, and network segmentation.

Module 9: Understanding DNS and Tracking

DNS encryption, blocking trackers, and controlling data flows.

Module 10: Staying Secure on the Go

Public WiFi, travel security, and mobile OPSEC.

CHAPTER 3:Advanced and Damage Control (4 Lessons)

Module 11: Damage Control

What to do in case of data breaches, compromised accounts, and security incidents.

Module 11a: Mental Health in OSINT Research

Dealing with distressing content and self-care strategies.

Module 12: Advanced: Hardware Firewall

Network protection at the hardware level for maximum security.

Summary and Next Steps

Your personal OPSEC plan and further recommendations.

This Course Is For

OSINT investigators who want to improve their own digital security

Private investigators and detectives

Investigators at police and law enforcement agencies

Investigative journalists

Corporate security and threat intelligence analysts

Anyone who wants to professionally protect their digital privacy

No prior knowledge required.

Basic computer and internet knowledge is sufficient. The course guides you step by step through each topic.

What's Included?

Privacy and OPSEC Training

€590 plus VAT

3 chapters, 17 lessons, lifetime access

Course Content

3 chapters with 17 practice-oriented lessons

Lifetime access to all course content

All future updates free of charge

Access via web browser, iOS and Android app

Materials and Support

Certificate of completion

Technical support for login and platform issues

All prices plus VAT. Lifetime access including all updates.

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Get all 5 courses in the Complete Package for €4,500 net and save €950 (17%).

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Protect Your Digital Identity — Starting Today

As an investigator, you are a target. Invest in your personal digital security before it is too late. 17 lessons that make the difference.

All prices plus VAT. Lifetime access including all updates.