FOR589 is a five-day intermediate-level course that takes professionals deep into the world of cybercriminal ecosystems. Participants learn how to apply structured investigative thinking to cyber threats — from profiling threat actors and navigating dark web communities to tracing illicit cryptocurrency transactions across blockchain networks. The course covers undercover operational techniques, including persona management and HUMINT collection, giving analysts the tools to safely infiltrate and monitor underground forums and marketplaces. With over 20 hands-on labs and a final capstone exercise, students gain practical experience turning fragmented intelligence into actionable, evidence-based findings. The course is designed for cyber threat intelligence analysts, digital forensics professionals, and incident responders who want to bridge the gap between traditional investigation methods and the modern cybercrime landscape.
Syllabus
- Cybercriminal Intelligence
- Cryptocurrency Investigations
- Cybercrime Underground
- Undercover Operations
- Capstone Exercise
