This Spyder Forensics class delivers unique content that is not offered anywhere else. The course material is supported by real-world examples and incidents. This course will provide the student with the understanding of how to accomplish effective investigation of Darknet sites and DarkWeb users. The course will allow Law enforcement to increase their investigative skills to meet the new challenges offered by the anonymity of the Darknet.
The will use adult learning principles of presentation and demonstration of the techniques. Students are strongly encouraged to follow along during the course on the provided classroom laptops. The course is strictly restricted to Government and Police as it contains new and innovative methodology and techniques.
Eligibility: STRICTLY Law enforcement, Government, Armed forces and Police ONLY.
This course is designed for government and police investigators, to understand where to start their Darknet investigations and how to operate in this new environment. Investigators engaged in online investigations of any kind and those using open source (OSINT) analytics will benefit greatly from this course. Crime analysts, National security investigators, crimes against children investigators, and drug investigators will especially benefit. This is an advanced-level course presented from an investigator’s point of view. Those with a non-technical background will also benefit from the material presented. This is not a general lecture course and is for experienced investigators to learn advanced topics.
Throughout the week long course topics will include:
- The Darknet/Dark Web, what it is and what it is not
- To Tor or not to Tor
- Technology and techniques to locate a suspect on the Darknet
- Cryptocurrency and its use in the Darknet
- Going Undercover on the Darknet
- Exploring the other Darknets
- Meta data use on the Internet in Images and documents
- Darkweb legend building
WHEN: April 28 – May 2, 2025
COST: $2,695.00 US Dollars
EQUIPMENT: No additional equipment is provided in this class
REGISTRATION: NOW OPEN
Existing IACIS members, simply log in with your credentials and go to the Products page to purchase and register for the course.
For non-IACIS members, the membership fee is waived with the purchase of the training course; however, to register for the course you must complete a membership application at the time of purchase. Purchase training course HERE.
***IMPORTANT*** Regarding IACIS’s upcoming 2025 DARK Training, please note that payment must be received NO LATER than 45 days prior the first day of class, by March 12th, 2025. Failure to meet this deadline will result in the forfeiture of your reserved seat, which will be made available to other interested registrants. This policy is strictly enforced, with NO EXCEPTIONS.
While we do accept purchase orders, full payment is expected by the March 12th deadline. As IACIS makes advance purchases of all necessary equipment and materials, ensuring that all seats are confirmed is essential to our training courses.
To assist in this process, we kindly request that you inform your finance department of the March 12th payment deadline to prevent any issues that could jeopardize your participation in IACIS’s training. Please make sure you have all the appropriate paperwork turned in and in a timely manner to facilitate a smooth and prompt transfer of the payment for your training. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Treasurer at treasurer@iacis.com.
Cancellations within 45 days from the start of class to 31 days from the start of class will be subject to a $150 cancellation fee. There will be no refunds within 30 days from the start of class.****
* On-Site Check-in Times (student pickup of equipment, ID card, IACIS info) are:
Sunday, April 27, 2025: 1800 – 2000
Monday, April 28, 2025: 0700 – 0800
* Please make arrangements to arrive in time to check-in so that you may be in class promptly on the first day.
COURSE NOTES:
Please read the following notes regarding this class:
- Classes begin at 8:00 AM ET and conclude at 5:00 PM ET, each day, with a one-hour lunch break. Classes will end at 4:00 PM ET on the last day of class. Please do not arrange for departing flights prior to 7:00 PM ET to allow time for travel to the airport and any security clearances.
- The dress code for the conference is business casual (collared shirts and slacks). The wearing of shorts, flip flops, tank tops, etc. is not allowed in the classroom. Personal computers are not permitted in the classroom. Students are required to attend all classes to successfully complete the program. Students who fail to meet the attendance requirements will not be issued a certificate at the conclusion of the program.
HOTEL BOOKING: Hotel booking will open once classes have been opened for registration.
The course will be taught at the Caribe Royale Hotel, 8101 World Center Drive, Orlando, Florida 32821 (USA). This hotel is 16 miles from the Orlando International Airport. It has a large pool, spacious workout facility and is close to Disney World and Universal Studios.
Book via the Caribe Royale Hotel site here. Hotel booking will open once classes have been opened for registration. If you choose to stay at a different hotel and commute to the conference, you may be subject to parking fees per conference center policy.
Or book via phone by calling the following numbers:
Reservations Toll Free: 1-800-823-8300/1-888-258-7501 or our local number 407-238-8000.
CANCELLATION INFO:
If IACIS is unable to hold their 2025 Orlando training event, then all students who have registered and paid, will have the option of a full refund or a reserved seat at the 2026 training event. IACIS is not responsible for any outside expenses (e.g. travel and accommodation) in the event of the training event being cancelled. Anyone who paid for training will receive complimentary membership through the year that his/her training takes place.
