Navigate China's Digital Environment to Produce Actionable Intelligence
In today’s interconnected world, OSINT practitioners must be equipped to operate in different data environments, including those where access to information is limited or heavily controlled. Whether for corporate due diligence, geopolitical risk assessments, cyber threat intelligence, or investigative journalism, intelligence from China’s unique digital sphere is increasingly critical. Understanding China’s regulated and fragmented online ecosystem is essential for conducting successful OSINT.
Develop OSINT techniques and methodology tailored specifically for navigating and extracting information from China's distinctive online landscape. This course equips participants with essential skills to collect, process and analyse China's global interactions, intentions, and developments through open-source intelligence.
COURSE OPEN FOR ENROLMENT ON 10 APRIL 2025.
Please contact [email protected] to register your interest.
"Fantastic course and gave really practical skills that I can apply to my profession and research"
— FIVE EYES Government Analyst
Effectively navigating China's digital landscape can significantly enhance intelligence and investigative outcomes. Learn to leverage this complex environment while managing operational security.
The OSINT Redbook is available as both an instructor-led in-person or virtual three-day course, or a self-paced online program via OSINT Combine Academy.
This course starts with fundamentals and progresses to more advanced applications making it suitable for beginners while still providing valuable content for those with more experience.
Upon completion of this course, you will receive a certificate of achievement.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the unique characteristics of the Chinese internet and the geopolitical and cultural forces that shape it.
- Understand and interpret how the unique operating environment of the Chinese internet determines the choice and use of OSINT tools and techniques.
- Develop and implement effective methodologies for collecting, verifying, and analysing data gathered from the Chinese internet.
- Identify key areas of the Chinese internet rich in corporate academic, and science and technology-related content.
- Learn and apply techniques for using Chinese search engines, satellite imagery, knowledge databases, and government information repositories.
- Understand, apply, and evaluate best practices for operating safely and securely within China’s digital space.