My OSINT Training (MOT)

100% New Content - Oct. 2025

You know how sometimes people say that step 1 of OSINT is using search engines? We think step 1 is making sure that the OSINT work you do is on a platform that isolates your work from your host system and provides you the power to follow whatever OSINT leads you discover.

In this course, you'll build your own custom OSINT Virtual Machine (VM) using VirtualBox and Ubuntu Linux. This setup gives you a dedicated space for investigations, protects your main system, and makes it easy to run powerful command-line OSINT tools without compromising your everyday environment.

Micah Hoffman walks you through every step of the process, from choosing your operating system to configuring the virtual machine, updating it, and installing the software you need. Whether you're brand new to virtual machines or looking for a cleaner, more reliable OSINT platform, this course will help you get there.

By the end, you’ll have a fully functional, personalized VM built to support your OSINT investigations.

What You Will Learn

• Why using a separate virtual machine strengthens your security and workflow

• How to select, install, and configure a Linux-based OSINT platform

• How to manage updates and system snapshots

• How to install investigation tools, including command-line utilities

• How to maintain and adapt your VM as your OSINT skills grow