Alexanders Malchevskis β Expert in OSINT, Cybersecurity, and Financial Intelligence Training
Nationality: Latvia
Native Language: English
Training Overview
Delivery Language
English
Bio
Alexanders Malchevskis is a senior OSINT and cyber intelligence specialist with over a decade of international experience in cybercrime investigations, financial intelligence, and geopolitical risk analysis. He has delivered high-impact work for leading organizations such as Deloitte, Cyble Inc., GAM Investments, and ARCADIA.AGENCY, with a focus on due diligence, sanctions, threat actor tracking, and cryptocurrency investigations.
Alexanders has trained professionals across sectors and borders β including government agencies in Canada and institutions of the European Union, such as the European Commission, where he delivered OSINT and sanctions-focused programs to over 100 officials.
Notably, Alexanders created and taught an academic course on OSINT for investigative journalists, which he designed, launched, and independently ran for over a year. The course equipped journalists with practical tools for uncovering hidden data, verifying sources, and navigating digital investigations in authoritarian and conflict-prone environments.
His credentials include an Executive MBA in Strategic Management, a Master of Arts in Business Administration (Summa Cum Laude), and multiple certifications from Amnesty International, SOC Radar, Basel Institute on Governance, and the Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas.
Certifications
π Educational Qualifications
β’ Executive MBA in Strategic Management
Academy of Sciences (RAS)
β’ Master of Arts in Business Administration (Summa Cum Laude)
State University of Management
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π Certifications
β’ Foundations of Operationalizing MITRE ATT&CK v13
(September 2024)
β’ Advanced Digital Investigations
The Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas (July 2023)
β’ Dark Web Training
SOC Radar (June 2023)
β’ Certified Cryptocurrency Investigator
Blockchain Intelligence Group (November 2022)
β’ Open Source Intelligence Course
Basel Institute on Governance (May 2022)
β’ Investigative Reporting in Platforms
The Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas (October 2021)
β’ Open Source Investigations
Amnesty International (September 2021)
Topics
Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT)
β’ Fundamentals of OSINT: Tools, Tradecraft & Ethical Considerations
β’ Advanced OSINT for Corporate Due Diligence & Background Checks
β’ OSINT for Investigative Journalism & Fact-Checking
β’ Threat Actor Profiling Using OSINT Techniques
β’ Real-Time OSINT for Geopolitical and Crisis Monitoring
Compliance, Sanctions & Risk
β’ OSINT for Sanctions Compliance: Russia, Belarus & Beyond
β’ KYC/CDD/EDD Investigations: OSINT and Document Verification
β’ AML Red Flags in a Crypto-Driven World
β’ Risk-Based Due Diligence for Financial Institutions
β’ PEP Identification & Media Screening Techniques
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π Custom & Specialized Training
β’ OSINT for Government and NGO Policy Analysis
β’ Counter-Disinformation & Source Verification Tactics
β’ Building Your In-House Threat Intelligence Capability
β’ OSINT & SOCMINT for Brand Protection & IP Investigations
β’ Strategic Use of OSINT in M&A and Investment Risk
Course Outlines
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
1. Effectively apply Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) techniques
β to investigate individuals, organizations, digital assets, and online threats.
2. Navigate and monitor surface, deep, and dark web environments
β while maintaining operational security and ethical boundaries.
3. Identify red flags and risk indicators
β in due diligence, KYC/AML checks, sanctions compliance, and financial investigations.
4. Trace and analyze cryptocurrency transactions
β using blockchain explorers and investigative tools to detect fraud and illicit activity.
5. Profile threat actors and digital adversaries
β using real-world cyber threat intelligence methods, including the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
6. Verify sources, digital content, and narratives
β especially in environments where disinformation or manipulation is present.
7. Produce professional intelligence or investigative reports
β with structured, actionable insights that support decision-makers.
8. Enhance organizational readiness
β by integrating OSINT and cyber intelligence into compliance, investigative, or security workflows.
Training Logistics
Delivery Mode: Online
Locations Covered: Africa, Asia, North America, South America
Case Studies & Additional Info
Testimonials:
Case Study: Crypto Fraud Investigation for Multinational Fintech Client
Client: Global crypto exchange (confidential)
Scope: Conducted a cross-border investigation into a $4M NFT fraud and laundering scheme involving shell wallets and DeFi platforms.
Impact:
β Identified key actors, tracked stolen assets through mixers and exchanges.
β Enabled legal recovery and improved internal compliance protocols.
β Resulted in enhanced onboarding and transaction monitoring workflows.