Workshop: Open Source Intelligence and Investigative Journalism

Tools, Tips, and Best Practices with Roman Hoefner.

Workshop: Open Source Intelligence and Investigative Journalism

In this 0.5 day workshop with Roman Hoefner, an investigative journalist at Der Spiegel, participants will learn more about OSINT and the role that it plays in journalistic investigations. Roman will discuss how to identify fake news and fake profiles, discuss OSINT investigations, and offer insight into a number of tools and techniques that investigative journalists are using.

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We empower the fight against disinformation. Check First is a software and methodologies company founded by a developer and two journalists. We focus on creating the best tools and practices for the peculiar job of countering and monitoring fakes and influence campaigns, and gain time in the process by fostering collaboration. Our best asset is the complementarity of our founding team, making us approach problems in a comprehensive and innovative way.

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