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Dark Web Investigations

This course will include detailed information on popular “Darknet Market Places” where most criminal activity occurs, and examples of various ways to access the dark web with an emphasis on operational security.

Course Overview

Course Overview

Course Overview

Course Overview

Course Overview

Course Overview

Course Overview

Criminals are increasingly utilizing the Dark Web to conduct their illicit activities ranging from narcotic trafficking, contract murders and weapons smuggling to fraudulent scams, various child crimes, and contract hackers.

Law Enforcement Investigators should have a basic understanding of the different types of the web to include the surface web, deep web, and the dark web. This course will include detailed information on popular “Market Places” where most criminal activity occurs.

Class participants will learn various ways to access the dark web with an emphasis on operational security. Complete covert backstopping is key to remaining anonymous and protecting the identity of the officer while doing cases on the dark web.

Cryptocurrency is utilized as a method of payment on the dark web. Bitcoin, Monero, and Zcash are preferred payment types on many marketplaces. Class participants will learn the fundamentals of cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and cryptocurrency wallets.

Live demonstrations on various marketplaces will be provided. The participants will have the opportunity to establish covert dark web accounts and explore through the dark web on tablets provided for the students applying what they learned.

What's included?

Class participants will learn the fundamentals of cryptocurrency, blockchain technology, and cryptocurrency wallets. Following the cryptocurrency trail and the utilization of "De-Anonymization" can help law enforcement officials positively identify targets of their investigations. Various tracking techniques will be presented to demonstrate methods to identify criminals using cryptocurrency on the dark web.
  • Dark Web Overview & History
  • The Tor Browser
  • Creating Virtual BoxesBecome a better professional
  • Popular Illicit Market Places
  • Cryptocurrency, Wallets, and ATM Machines
  • Blockchain Technology OverviewMaster Certification in Market Research
  • Establishing Covert Accounts
  • Following the Currency Trail
  • Tracking Resources
  • In-depth Practical Exercises

Course Curriculum

Meet the instructor

Byron Boston

Byron Boston served 20 years with Dallas Police Department before retiring in May 2017. He spent over 14 years in the Narcotics Division as an undercover officer. For five years, Byron was assigned to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) as a Task Force Officer (TFO) to investigate Mexican Drug Cartels impacting the Southwest border of the United States. These investigations involved drug trafficking, extortion, kidnappings, and homicides. Byron is co-owner of PLET and has been a national training instructor for over 12 years. During that time, he has created a variety of courses and has successfully trained thousands of law enforcement officers across the United States and Canada with exceptional reviews.
Patrick Jones - Course author