National Weekly Events January 2025 – May 2025

• Part 1: Tuesday, January 14, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
• Part 2: Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST

The course will cover topics such as violent extremism, terrorism, hybrid warfare, state actors, and criminal threats to critical infrastructure.
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January 14, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST
Decoding Human Trafficking: Insights from the FBI’s Human Trafficking Unit  (1 CPE)
A Special Presentation of InfraGard National Members Alliance & FBI Office of Private Sector
Note: This is an “InfraGard Members Only” program
Intelligence Analysts from the FBI’s Crimes Against Children Human Trafficking Intelligence Unit will provide an in-depth exploration of human trafficking. This session will cover:

• The definition and various forms of human trafficking.
• Key indicators used to identify different types of trafficking.
• Insights into how the FBI’s specialized unit gathers, analyzes, and applies intelligence to support law enforcement.
• The critical role of collaboration between intelligence units and law enforcement in combating trafficking.

This presentation underscores the importance of a unified approach in addressing this grave threat to public safety and human rights.
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January 15, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
IMA Webinar: Infrastructure Liaison Officer (ILO) Course—Part 2
Presented by InfraGard Los Angeles
Completion of both Parts 1 & 2 of this course will certify you as an Infrastructure Liaison Officer (ILO).
The ILO course, established nearly 16 years ago, is a cornerstone of Homeland Security training tailored for the InfraGard and Critical Infrastructure Protection community. Its mission is to empower private sector participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to identify and assess potential threats, prevent attacks, and mitigate hazards affecting critical infrastructure.

This online class is delivered over two consecutive days. Attendees must complete both sessions and pass their respective quizzes to earn the ILO Certificate.
Course Details:

• Part 1: Tuesday, January 14, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
• Part 2: Wednesday, January 15, 2025, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST

The course will cover topics such as critical infrastructure protection, resilience strategies, intelligence, threat assessment processes, and organizational emergency preparedness.
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January 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM MST
IMA Webinar: EMP Hardening of the Elements of the Critical Infrastructure Sectors
Presented by InfraGard Arizona
Note: This is an “InfraGard Members Only” program
This presentation will focus on the threat profile, initial design considerations, installation methodology, materials, and components used for EMP hardening of military/federal government, municipal/community, and commercial/industrial applications. These sectors play an essential role in maintaining the availability of critical infrastructure during and after an EMP event.
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January 17–27, 2025 (On-Demand)
IMA Webinar: Encore (2) – Intermediate OSINT 1 Certification: Enhancing Skills for Digital Investigations
Presented by InfraGard Los Angeles
Note: This is an “InfraGard Members Only” program
If you missed this class or want to view it again, this ENCORE event is a recording of a live class. It is available on-demand from January 17–27, 2025, allowing you to watch it at your convenience as many times as you like during that period.

This Intermediate OSINT Certification course is designed for professionals seeking to update and elevate their digital investigation skills. It provides comprehensive training across four focused blocks, each followed by quizzes to ensure mastery. A final “Master Certificate” will be issued upon the successful completion of all four training blocks and quizzes.

Block 1: “Stealth and Shields: Mastering OSINT Operation Security and Privacy” (3 hours)

• Learn the importance of operational security (OPSEC) in OSINT.
• Implement techniques to enhance online anonymity.
• Explore browser fingerprinting and ways to mitigate its impact.
• Discover methods to counter mouse movement tracking.
• Analyze CAPTCHA challenges and strategies to overcome them in OSINT operations.

Note: This is an on-demand event running from January 17–27, 2025. Participants must pass a short quiz after each session to receive their certificate. For membership verification, email IGLATraining@Infragardlosangeles.org or contact the FBI at INFRAGARD-LA@FBI.GOV.
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January 17–27, 2025 (On-Demand)
IMA Webinar: Encore (2) – Intermediate OSINT Certification 2: Unraveling Search Techniques
Presented by InfraGard Los Angeles
Note: This is an “InfraGard Members Only” program
If you missed this 4-hour class or want to view it again, this ENCORE event is a recording of a live class. It is available on-demand from January 17–27, 2025, allowing you to watch it at your convenience as many times as you like during that period.

This Intermediate OSINT Certification course is designed for professionals seeking to update and elevate their digital investigation skills. It provides comprehensive training across four focused blocks, each followed by quizzes to ensure mastery. A final “Master Certificate” will be issued upon the successful completion of all four training blocks and quizzes.

Block 2: “Beyond Basics: Unraveling Search Techniques” (4 hours)

• Master advanced search operators for precise OSINT results.
• Explore techniques to uncover hidden information online.
• Learn effective search engine strategies for OSINT gathering.
• Refine search queries to retrieve targeted data.
• Apply advanced search techniques to real-world scenarios.

Note: This is an on-demand event running from January 17–27, 2025. Participants must pass a short quiz after each session to receive their certificate. For membership verification, email IGLATraining@Infragardlosangeles.org or contact the FBI at INFRAGARD-LA@FBI.GOV.
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January 21, 2025 | 8:30 AM – 11:00 AM PST
IMA Webinar: Modern Day Terrorism – 10 Pivotal Events that Shaped its Course
Presented by InfraGard Los Angeles
“Knowledge of the past can illuminate the future” – this foundational truth of counterterrorism serves as the focus of this course, which provides an overview of key seminal events in terrorism history and examines how they have shaped the modern terrorism threat. A critical analysis of these past events will equip participants with tools to forecast the potential impacts of current violent conflicts, including the war in Gaza, the fall of the Syrian government, the war in Ukraine, and recent terrorist attacks in the Homeland. Current trends in terrorism inside the U.S., with a special focus on California, will also be explored.
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January 22, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST
Behavioral Threat Assessment Units: A Guide for State and Local Law Enforcement to Prevent Targeted
Violence (1 CPE)
A Special Presentation of InfraGard National Members Alliance & U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC)
Note: This is an “InfraGard Members Only” program
For over 20 years, the U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) has conducted research on the thinking and behavior of individuals who commit acts of targeted violence. NTAC provides guidance and recommendations to help prevent future tragedies.

This session will highlight NTAC’s recently published framework designed to help state and local law enforcement establish behavioral threat assessment units (BTAUs) in their communities. The guidance includes actionable steps based on the Secret Service’s behavioral threat assessment model to proactively identify, assess, and intervene with individuals posing a risk of conducting targeted violence.
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January 24 – February 3, 2025 (On-Demand)
IMA Webinar: Encore (2) – Intermediate OSINT 3 – “Tools of the Trade: Harnessing the Organism of OSINT Tools”
Presented by InfraGard Los Angeles
Note: This is an “InfraGard Members Only” program
If you missed this 3-hour class or just want to view it again, this ENCORE event is a recording of a live class. It is available on-demand from January 24–February 3, 2025. You can watch it at your convenience as many times as you like during that period.

This OSINT series is a 4-part course resulting in a certification in Intermediate OSINT. You must take and pass a short quiz after each class to receive your attendance certificate and will receive a Certificate of Completion after taking and passing all 4 classes and quizzes.

Please note that you must be an InfraGard member, active law enforcement, or active military/reserve to attend this series and receive your certification.

You will be required to provide your InfraGard ID# during registration. For questions about your InfraGard membership status, you can email the FBI at INFRAGARD-LA@FBI.GOV. For those outside the LA area, please contact the FBI at InfraGardTeam@fbi.gov.

OSINT 3: “Tools of the Trade: Harnessing the Organism of OSINT Tools” (3 hours)
• Explore a range of cutting-edge OSINT tools for data collection.
• Learn to leverage automation tools for efficient information gathering.
• Understand the capabilities and limitations of different OSINT tools.
• Practice integrating multiple tools into an effective OSINT workflow.
• Overview of social media use in OSINT collection.

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January 24 – February 3, 2025 (On-Demand)
IMA Webinar: Encore (2) – Intermediate OSINT 4: Intelligence Amplified: The AI Integration of OSINT Collection
Presented by InfraGard Los Angeles
Note: This is an “InfraGard Members Only” program
If you missed this 3-hour class or just want to view it again, this ENCORE event is a recording of a live class. It is available on-demand from January 24–February 3, 2025. You can watch it at your convenience as many times as you like during that period.

This OSINT series is a 4-part course resulting in a certification in Intermediate OSINT. You must take and pass a short quiz after each class to receive your attendance certificate and will receive a Certificate of Completion after taking and passing all 4 classes and quizzes. If you missed any of the other OSINT classes, the encores for OSINT 1–3 will be scheduled again for later in January.

Please note that you must be an InfraGard member, active law enforcement, or active military/reserve to attend this series and receive your certification.

You will be required to provide your InfraGard ID# during registration. For questions about your InfraGard membership status, you can email the FBI at INFRAGARD-LA@FBI.GOV. For those outside the LA area, please contact the FBI at InfraGardTeam@fbi.gov.

OSINT 4: “Intelligence Amplified: The AI Integration of OSINT Collection” (3 hours)
• Gain insight into the role of AI in shaping the future of OSINT.
• Explore the ethical implications of AI-powered OSINT.
• Understand how AI can enhance OSINT data analysis and prediction.
• Learn strategies for testing and evaluating AI-driven OSINT tools.
• Discuss the potential impact of prompt AI on OSINT methodologies and practices.

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January 29, 2025 | 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM PST
IMA Webinar: Digital Footprint Management – Footprint Free: Managing Online Presence
Presented by InfraGard Los Angeles
This course will provide attendees with the tools and strategies to locate, identify, manage, and protect their digital footprints. Participants will learn methods for opting out of online search sites (e.g., name, address, and phone number directories) and other techniques to manage and safeguard personal information. The importance of digital privacy will be emphasized, along with strategies for reducing the amount of personal data shared online.
Topics Covered:

1. Understanding how your digital footprint exists
2. Searching for your digital footprints online
3. Prioritizing which digital footprints to target for removal
4. The removal process via opting out

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January 30, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST
IMA Webinar: Drone Surveillance Identification & Response
Presented by InfraGard Norfolk, InfraGard Minnesota, Global Shield Network and ASIS International
Please join us for an engaging webinar in partnership with InfraGard Norfolk, InfraGard Minnesota, ASIS, and Global Shield. Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) continue to pose significant threats to correctional facilities, mass gatherings, critical infrastructure, and other high-value targets. Despite the rapid expansion of these threats, the authority to utilize Counter-UAS (C-UAS) measures remains exclusive to the Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and the Department of Justice (DOJ).

This webinar will delve into the current C-UAS landscape from the perspective of state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) partners who face challenges in detecting, identifying, assessing, and addressing UAS operating near sensitive sites.
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February 3, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern Time
Foundations for Collaboration – Launching InfraGard National’s Insider Threat Cross-Sector Council (1 CPE)
Presented by InfraGard National Members Alliance
Note: This is an “InfraGard Members Only” program
InfraGard National Members Alliance is pleased to announce the kickoff of our Insider Threat Cross-Sector Council under the new leadership of Chair Carrie Staugler and Vice Chair Dawn Haley. Join us for “Foundations for Collaboration: Launching the Insider Threat Cross-Sector Council” to explore strategies for insider threat management across industries. This webinar introduces the council’s purpose, vision, and mission: to empower small to mid-sized companies through collaboration, education, and sharing of best practices, fostering proactive insider threat management. By uniting resources across sectors, we aim to minimize the risks posed by insider threats while maximizing resilience and response effectiveness.

Attendees will also gain insights into current insider threat trends, participate in discussions on upcoming workshops and policy initiatives, and contribute to shaping the council’s quarterly roadmap. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with peers and set the foundation for impactful cross-sector collaboration that safeguard’s your organization’s crown jewels, economic interests, and U.S. national security.
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February 12, 2025, 1:00–2:00 PM EST
Hot Yoga Tallahassee: A Case Study of Misogynistic Extremism (1 CPE)
A Special Presentation of InfraGard National Members Alliance & U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC)
Note: This is an “InfraGard Members Only” program
This presentation will examine the background of the attacker who carried out an incident of targeted violence at a Hot Yoga studio in Tallahassee, FL, which resulted in the deaths of two women and injuries to four others. It will describe the concerning behaviors exhibited by the attacker, which began at a young age and continued up to the time of the attack.

Additionally, it will highlight a behavioral-based approach to prevention that includes identifying individuals who elicit concern in others, gathering information from multiple sources to assess the risk of harm posed, and managing the risk by determining the proactive interventions and assistance needed to lower that risk.
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February 13, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM MST
IMA Webinar: Malicious Uses of AI and Social Engineering Targeting Healthcare Entities
Presented by InfraGard Arizona
This webinar will delve into the emerging use of artificial intelligence to advance criminal schemes and highlight recent social engineering tactics specifically targeting healthcare entities. Participants will gain insights into the unique challenges posed by these threats and strategies to mitigate risks in the healthcare sector.
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March 4, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM MST
IMA Webinar: Crisis Management & Negotiations
Presented by InfraGard Arizona
This webinar will explore key concepts in crisis management and negotiations with insights from Dr. Dara Rampersad. Crisis management involves responding to unexpected events that could negatively impact an organization or its stakeholders. In the context of law enforcement, crisis negotiations are specialized techniques used to communicate with individuals threatening violence, including barricaded subjects, stalkers, and hostage-takers. Effective negotiation focuses on finding compromise or agreement while avoiding conflict, with an understanding that both sides often share interconnected problems.

Attendees will gain valuable perspectives on managing high-pressure situations and the principles that guide successful crisis interventions and negotiations.
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April 28 – May 1, 2025 RSA Conference 2025
Moscone Center, San Francisco, CA
Join, Learn, & Save: InfraGard Members Enjoy $950 Off RSA Conference 2025
Join us for RSA Conference 2025 in San Francisco! InfraGard National Members Alliance is proud to partner with RSA Conference for the third year in a row! Immerse yourself in critical cybersecurity discussions, network with industry leaders, and explore innovative ideas. Experience hands-on learning and deep-dive sessions designed to elevate your skills and expertise.  Register by January 10 and save up to $800 with early bird pricing. InfraGard members enjoy an additional $150 discount using code 1U5INFGRDFD. Don’t miss this chance to enhance your knowledge and strengthen the cybersecurity community.
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