An introduction to conducting Dark Web investigations, operational best practice and contemporary issues for investigators and analysts, 31 March 2025

 

• A one-day workshop that provides investigators and analysts with an introduction to investigating crimes on the Dark Web.

 

• It is aimed at investigators with no previous experience of Dark Web investigators or more experienced investigators who want to refresh existing skills

 

• The day will equip delegates with the basic skills needed to investigate crimes on the Dark Web.

 

• The growth in serious criminality on the Dark Web makes it imperative for all investigators to have a working knowledge around how to conduct effective investigations in an ethically sound manner that protects your own digital footprint and avoids compromising your investigation.

 

• It will be led by Richard Foster, a former investigator with 30 years’ experience with Hampshire Constabulary and the Southeast Regional Organised Crime Unit. Richard is highly proficient at conducting complex investigations on the Dark Web and is now a trainer and speaker delivering courses and lectures in cyber investigations and the Dark Web.

 

• Held online via Teams

 

• Certificates of CPD available

 

The day will include:

• An introduction to the TOR and how to access the dark web

 

• A look at the crimes committed on the dark web and the threat actors who

• work on the dark web

 

• A look at dark net marketplaces and how they operate

 

• Basic searching techniques and how to access the dark web safely without

• compromising your own safety.

 

• Basic investigation techniques and how to use dark web intelligence in an

• ethically sound manner in your investigations.

 

• How software can enhance your dark web searching and investigating

 

AGENDA - BST

9.40am-9.50am: Welcome and introduction, Carol Jenkins, The Investigator

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9.50am-10.50am: Session One – Introduction to the Surface Web, Deepweb, and Darkweb; a look at the crimes committed on the Dark Web and the threat actors who work on the dark web. A look at Dark Net marketplaces and how they operate Cryptocurrency and its use on the Dark Web

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10.50am-11am: Questions and recap

11am-11.20am: Break

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11.20am-12.30pm: Session Two – An introduction to the TOR and how to access the Dark Web; setting up your equipment including highlighting potential dangers such as malware. Basic searching techniques and how to access the Dark Web safely without compromising your own safety. Search engines that will help conduct effective searches on the Dark Web. How to turn off images on the browser to avoid downloading IIOC. Legal considerations, issues around covert authority

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12.30pm-12.40pm: Questions and recap   

12.40pm-1pm: Break

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1pm-2pm: Session Three – Basic investigation techniques and how to use Dark Web intelligence in an ethically sound manner in your investigations including legal implications, building credibility and how to check credibility of others. Best practice around conducting investigations using both the surface web and the Dark Web. How software can enhance your Dark Web searching and investigations Recording your deployments – screen capture/recording

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2pm-2.30pm: Session Four: Open discussion, questions, recap of the day’s sessions

2.30pm: Workshop finishes

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HOW TO BOOK

Cost: £199.50 + VAT (GBP) per delegate (LEA and Government Agency rate).  £249.50 + VAT (Industry rate). 

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Group bookings: We offer various discounts for group bookings depending on numbers, please contact us for details.

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Booking: Please send the delegates name(s), email address(es) and purchase order (made out to The Investigator) to booking@the-investigator.co.uk or telephone +44(0)844 660 8707 for further information. 

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Payment can be made by PayPal/debit/credit card (corporate card fees apply + 3%). ​The meeting link will be sent out 7 days before the event.