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Enhancing Investigations with Customized Search Engines for Texas Law Enforcement Analysts

  • Fri, September 20, 2024
  • 13:30 - 14:30
  • Webinar

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September 20, 2024 13:30 CST 

This one-hour webinar will enhance analysts' engagement with customized search engines (CSEs) to increase investigative capabilities. Learn how to tailor search engines to meet specific investigative needs, enabling more efficient and targeted information retrieval and dynamic analysis. This session will cover the following key areas:

1.      Introduction to Applying Customized Search Engines and

Quick Overview: Understand the basics of CSEs and their importance in law enforcement investigations.

2.      Creating Customized Search Engines with Practical Examples

Step-by-Step Guide: Walk through the process of creating a CSE with practical tips tailored to specific investigative needs. Select the right sources, identify keywords, and filter for optimized search results.

3.      Advanced Search Techniques

Beyond Boolean Operators: Introduce advanced search operators and techniques such as proximity searches, wildcard searches, and using filetype operators to find specific document formats. Set up CSEs to use search modifiers like AROUND(n) for proximity searches and * for wildcard searches to narrow down results.

4.      Integration with Other OSINT Tools

Combining Tools: Discuss how to integrate customized search engines in the analyst workflow with other OSINT tools for comprehensive investigations.

5.      Live Demonstration

This webinar includes illustrative, practical exercises and demonstrations of essential skills for analysts

Kirby Plessas | OSINT Expert | Plessas Experts Network

Kirby Plessas, Founder and CEO of Plessas Experts Network, Inc. (PEN), is a leading authority in Open Source Intelligence (OSINT). Since 2008, her firm has excelled in internet technology, information extraction, and expert consultation for both private and public sectors.

Prior to PEN, Kirby founded Open Source Works and spent seven years as an independent contractor, specializing in technology identification, procurement, training, and analysis.

A service-disabled veteran and OSINT expert, Kirby has trained over 25,000 law enforcement professionals and has been recognized by the Department of Homeland Security. She is also active in the OSINT community, serving on the Membership Committee for the OSMOSIS Institute and the Tradecraft Committee for the OSINT Foundation.


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