You have probably seen the terms Tor and Blockchain passing by at some point. These technologies offer new opportunities such as specific FinTech innovations based on blockchain or bitcoins. Journalists, dissidents and citizens in countries with less democratic regimes, concerned about their privacy and human rights, can use Tor, for example, to prevent unwanted censorship.

On the other hand, these technologies also pose new (criminal) threats. Online dark web markets use these technologies and enable anonymous trade of illegal goods and services. It is not only the new criminal business models of dark markets that detract from our society, but the opportunities for trade in illegal weapons and forged documents can also facilitate terrorism. Based on these technological developments, an as-a-service economy of criminal services is developing, which is extremely threatening.

In this course:

• we show what the dark web actually is
• what technologies it is based on
• for what purposes it is used

Module 1: Introduction to the Dark Web

• History of the Dark Web and the Tor project
• Understanding Dark Markets
• Finding Deep/Dark Web sites

Module 2: The Onion Router (Tor)

• Identifiable information
• Pretty Good Privacy (PGP) and cryptographic principles
• Onion routing
• Perfect forwarding secrecy
• The Tor browser

Module 3: Bitcoin and Blockchain

• Bitcoin basics
• Blockchain technology
• Advanced wallets
• Bitcoin laundering and mixing services

Practising Exam

• Practice unlimited exam questions through the SECO-AI Exam QuizMaster

You will receive SECO-Institute's official course materials through our portal at the start of the course.
The course material is in English and the language of instruction during the physical/hybrid course is Dutch.

Delivered as a live, interactive training: available in-person or online, or in a hybrid format.

The Dark Web Foundation course covers the basics of the dark web. It is desirable that you know a number of basic IT concepts. Otherwise, no prior knowledge is required to participate in this foundation course.

This course is of interest to both technical and non-technical security specialists. You will gain insight into potential threats that arise outside the field of vision of all of us and can have a major impact on your business.

For stakeholders in national security (such as defense, police and justice), the Dark Web Foundation course is interesting to learn about new forms of crime.