OSIP — IntelTechniques OSINT Investigator Professional
Michael Bazzell's (IntelTechniques) formal OSINT certification, developed and proctored by Jason Edison. One of the few OSINT credentials using live 1-on-1 proctoring with a scenario-based investigation format rather than MCQ or automated grading. $300 exam fee requires prior completion of the IntelTechniques training membership (~$550), making total cost ~$850. Lifetime validity, no renewal. Low volume boutique credential with strong community respect in the OSINT and privacy community — Bazzell's podcast and methodology are widely cited by law enforcement and security practitioners. Complements GSOA for practitioners who want both automation/scale (GIAC) and investigative tradecraft (IntelTechniques) coverage.
| Issuer | IntelTechniques |
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| Level | intermediate |
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| Domains | Threat Intelligence |
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| Practical weight | 100% |
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| Cost (USD) | 300 |
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| Renewal | lifetime |
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| Skills | osint_methodology, social_media_intelligence, online_investigation, digital_footprint_analysis, subject_profiling, privacy_protection |
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