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European investigative training · OSINT · HUMINT · GDPR awareness

Information Gathering and Private Investigation in Europe

Practical European investigative training for universities, professional organisations, cybersecurity teams, compliance professionals and individual learners.

Created and presented by Dávid Komporday, based on the research and investigative expertise of Áron Tarkó.

Cybersecurity & Infosecurity Teams Universities Professional Organisations Compliance & Corporate Investigations
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Dávid Komporday and Áron Tarkó
Practical investigative training for professionals across Europe.OSINT · HUMINT · Due Diligence · GDPR-aware investigation
Upcoming live training

Choose the live course that fits you

Three live online formats are currently available: an advanced Hungarian HUMINT course, an intensive Hungarian OSINT weekend course, and an English-language Business Intelligence & OSINT programme.

Hungarian · 31 October & 1 November

Advanced HUMINT Training

2 × 4 hours · 09:00–13:00 · 8 hours total

Advanced practical training on solving investigative cases through human sources, source handling, cover stories and international approaches.

39 900 Ft Full participation fee
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English · 28–29 November

Business Intelligence & OSINT

2 × 5 hours · live online · English

Practical business intelligence, due diligence, partner verification and OSINT for international professionals, companies and decision-makers.

€199 Early bird · regular price €249
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Business intelligence · Due diligence · Corporate risk

Do you really know who you're doing business with?

Practical investigative training for companies and professionals who want to verify partners, reduce risk and make better-informed decisions.

OSINT & source verification Due diligence Compliance & corporate security English live online course
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How would you like to work with us?

The highest-value opportunities are academic and professional partnerships. Individual Udemy enrolment remains available for learners who want to start immediately.

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For Universities

Integrate European investigative methodologies into existing programmes, build an elective module or invite us for a guest lecture.

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For Professional Organisations

Offer your members practical investigative training through webinars, licensing, bulk access or partnership campaigns.

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For Individual Learners

Start with the full Udemy course and learn practical OSINT, HUMINT, verification, reporting, ethics and case-analysis methods.

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Academic partnerships

Bring European Investigative Methodologies into Your Curriculum

For universities, lecturers and programme directors in criminology, security studies, intelligence analysis, journalism, law, compliance and cybersecurity education.

  • Use the course as recommended learning or pre-class material.
  • Integrate selected modules into an existing subject.
  • Build a new elective around information gathering and private investigation in Europe.
  • Invite Dávid and/or Áron for a guest lecture, workshop or pilot session.

Why it fits academic programmes

  • Research-based academic foundation adapted into practical learning.
  • Structured curriculum with quizzes, assignments, reflection and certificate-ready learning flow.
  • European perspective: GDPR, legal boundaries, ethical conduct and realistic cases.
  • Useful for students who need source verification, critical thinking and investigative logic.
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Partnership models

  • Member discount campaigns with dedicated links.
  • Affiliate or revenue-sharing partnership.
  • Joint webinar or online briefing for your community.
  • Bulk licences for teams, chapters or member groups.
  • In-person lecture, conference talk or specialist workshop.
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Professional organisations

Equip Your Members with Practical Investigative Skills

For cybersecurity communities, OSINT groups, compliance associations, corporate security networks, fraud prevention groups and professional training providers.

Course preview

Information Gathering and Private Investigation in Europe

A complete Udemy-compatible learning structure: video lessons, quizzes, assignments, case studies, final reflection and optional mentoring pathways.

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Introduction to Private Investigation

History, ethics, legal boundaries and the investigator’s mindset.

2

Core Principles of Information Gathering

Open, human and technical sources; OSINT, HUMINT, verification and triangulation.

3

Tools and Techniques

Digital tools, observation, documentation, analysis, reporting and presentation.

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European Case Studies

Corporate data leak, missing-person scenario and disinformation campaign analysis.

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Professional Practice

Trust, client management, GDPR, confidentiality, pricing, contracts and credibility.

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Next Steps & Mentoring

Final review, certificate, reflection assignment and optional consultation pathways.

Meet the team

The people behind the course

The project combines practical learning design, business development, academic research and specialist European investigative knowledge.

Dávid Komporday

Dávid Komporday

Course Creator & Presenter

Dávid created and presents the Udemy course, adapting academic research into a practical, visual and accessible professional learning experience for European audiences.

Áron Tarkó

Áron Tarkó

Academic Lead & Subject Matter Expert

Áron contributes the research and investigative expertise behind the methodology, with a focus on European information gathering, ethics and legal frameworks.

Insights

European investigation blog

Short professional articles on OSINT, HUMINT, GDPR-conscious investigation, source verification and European investigative practice.

HUMINT és emberi források a magánnyomozásban

Amikor az internet már nem elég: az emberi forrás döntő ereje

Mit adhat hozzá a HUMINT egy olyan ügyhöz, amelyet a nyílt források önmagukban nem oldanak meg?

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OSINT a gyakorlatban – információgyűjtés és nyomozás

OSINT in Practice: Why Information Gathering Has Become an Essential Skill

How can OSINT support private investigation, HR, compliance, cybersecurity and better business decisions?

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What makes OSINT different in Europe?

European open-source research requires legal awareness, language sensitivity and careful documentation.

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GDPR-aware investigation is a method, not an obstacle

Professional investigators must treat privacy, proportionality and documentation as part of the workflow.

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Why investigative thinking belongs in professional education

Source assessment, verification and structured reporting are valuable far beyond private investigation.

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Questions

FAQ for partners and learners

Who developed this course?

The course is created and presented by Dávid Komporday. The academic content and investigative methodology are based on Áron Tarkó’s research and professional expertise.

Is this only for private detectives?

No. It is designed for cybersecurity and infosecurity teams, compliance professionals, corporate investigators, educators, researchers, journalists, students and legal professionals.

Can universities integrate it into a programme?

Yes. It can be used as recommended learning, integrated into an existing module, developed into an elective or supported with guest lectures and workshops.

Can professional organisations resell or recommend it?

Yes. We can discuss member discounts, affiliate partnerships, bulk access, webinars, joint campaigns or speaking opportunities.

Is the course theoretical or practical?

It combines academic foundations with practical workflows: OSINT, HUMINT, verification, observation, documentation, reporting, GDPR, ethics and European case studies.

Who is Marek Marlow?

Marek Marlow is an AI-supported educational persona used in selected course materials and video introductions. The course itself is created by Dávid and based on Áron’s research and expertise.

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