Setting Up Sock Puppet Accounts for Counter Terrorism
27-Feb-2025 - 28-Feb-2025
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Highlights:
- 2-day in-person masterclass in Singapore
- Certificate of Completion on request
What you will learn from this Masterclass:
This two-day workshop focuses on the critical role of sock puppet accounts in counter-terrorism operations. Participants will learn to create and manage convincing fake online personas, gather real-time intelligence, and infiltrate extremist networks. The workshop covers operational security (OPSEC), risk assessment, and the distinctions between passive and active accounts.
- DEVELOP strategies for real-time intelligence gathering within terrorist networks.
- UTILISE sock puppet accounts to propagate counter-narratives and support counter-radicalisation initiatives.
- UNDERSTAND key principles and practices to ensure operational security when using sock puppet accounts, including risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
- DISTINGUISH the characteristics, uses, and guidelines for employing passive and active sock puppet accounts to balance engagement and risk.
- DISCOVER the importance of detailed and consistent backstories in creating credible personas that can withstand scrutiny.
- MASTER strategies for engaging with targets, building trust, extracting information, and managing conflicts without compromising the account.
- Counter-Terrorism Analysts
- Intelligence Officers
- Cybersecurity Specialists
- Law Enforcement Agents
- National Security Advisors
- Investigative Journalists
- Social Media Analysts
- Digital Forensics Experts
- Government Policy Makers
- Anti-Radicalisation Program Coordinators
- Crisis Management Professionals
- Military Intelligence Personnel
About Our Expert Trainer
Our trainer brings over 17 years of dedicated service and expertise in specialised military environments and behavioural analysis.
Formerly with the Australian Signals Directorate, she has been instrumental in founding and leading Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) teams, delivering actionable insights to government and military agencies. Her leadership has been pivotal in managing complex investigations and operations, including high-stakes scenarios involving war crimes and terrorist activities.
Relevant case studies will be added to this masterclass.
Interested to be part of this training?
Please contact us at hello@q8asia.com.sg to discuss your requirements.
This Masterclass will be held at Orchard Hotel Singapore.
More information will be shared with the participants closer to the date of the masterclass. For assistance, please write to hello@q8asia.com.sg
