Featured Session: 'Just slide into my DMs...'

This webinar will look at both Instagram & Threads, Meta’s other big hitters. As with Facebook, we’ll look at how to preserve accounts & write legal process, as well as how to interpret such results. Navigation of both platforms will be discussed, as well as understanding safeguards for investigative purposes. Case studies will be shown to demonstrate how Instagram & Threads can be used to gather intel and identify suspects.

About the Series

Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) and Social Media Intelligence (SOCMINT) are extremely powerful tools for law enforcement and professional investigations. From gathering intelligence to identifying suspects, both OSINT and SOCMINT are essential skills for analysts and investigators.

For investigations involving social media, it is critical to understand which platforms are being used, how they function, and how users post and share information. Knowing where to look, what to look for, and how to organize the intelligence gathered can generate leads and move investigations forward.

Each monthly session explores a different aspect of OSINT and SOCMINT, giving students a practical understanding of platform functionality, navigation, and investigative application through real-world case studies.

Important Details

• All Social Media & Open-Source Series webinars are recorded.
• If you cannot attend live, the recording will be provided the following day.
• All registrants who are IACA members receive Continuing Education Credits, and certificates are available upon request.
• For non-registrants, recordings will be added to the webinar library after 45 days.
• Students may register for individual sessions or purchase the full series pass.
• If you purchase the series pass after the series has started, the price will be prorated and you will immediately receive recordings for previous sessions.

Registration closes at 5:00 PM Eastern on the business day before the webinar. Late registrations will not be accepted.

Zoom invitations will be sent approximately one week before the webinar. If you have not received your Zoom invite by the morning of the webinar, please check your spam folder and then email us.

Questions about the webinar program? Visit our FAQs page or email [email protected].