At McAfee Institute, we’ve trained tens of thousands of professionals like you—dedicated to service, driven by purpose, and always looking for the next level of mastery. You asked for more real-time value between certifications and courses—and we listened.
That’s why we launched McAfee Institute Insights: A centralized destination for bold thought leadership, tutorials, industry trends, field-tested frameworks, podcasts, and interviews with top minds in law enforcement, military intelligence, cybersecurity, and corporate investigations.
What You’ll Discover
We’ll be adding fresh, relevant, and tactical content daily including:
- OSINT How-To Guides & advanced collection strategies
- Leadership lessons from those who’ve led high-performing, mission-critical teams
- Investigative best practices to help solve complex cases faster
- Podcast episodes from our faculty and experts in the field
- Cyber threat trends and real-time intelligence insights
- Case studies, walkthroughs, and behind-the-scenes looks at emerging threats
This is your new daily discipline—a place to learn, grow, and lead with more precision than ever before.
For Professionals Who Are Called to More
Whether you're in law enforcement, the military, government intelligence, corporate investigations, or cybersecurity, this space is built for you. If you’re committed to professional excellence, mission success, and changing the world one decision at a time—this is your platform.
"Leadership isn't a position—it's a responsibility. And growth is your weapon." – Josh McAfee
Membership Options at McAfee Institute: Choose the Path That Matches Your Mission
At McAfee Institute, we believe that access to intelligence, training, and actionable insights shouldn’t be reserved for the few—it should be available to every professional committed to advancing their mission, protecting others, and leading with integrity.
We’ve built our new membership tiers to serve professionals at every stage of their journey—from the curious learner exploring open source intelligence to the seasoned executive shaping global strategy.
Free Membership – A Gateway to Insight
For professionals exploring the fields of intelligence, OSINT, cyber, and investigation, our free membership offers a powerful way to get started. Gain immediate access to selected articles, podcasts, and curated industry news designed to keep you informed and inspired.
You’ll also receive our weekly “Intel Snapshot” newsletter, be invited to public webinars and virtual events, and get early announcements about new certifications, resources, and learning opportunities. It’s your first step into a world of specialized knowledge and community.
Professional+ Membership – Training for the Front Lines
$15/month
Built for active professionals working in law enforcement, cyber, intelligence, and threat analysis, the Professional+ tier is designed to provide real-world, ongoing tactical training.
This membership includes everything in the free plan, plus:
- Full access to premium blog posts and expert-led video lessons
- Weekly “Intel Brief” featuring case-based insights, methodologies, and practical tactics
- Downloadable tools, templates, cheat sheets, and playbooks to use in your daily work
- Exclusive member-only tutorials and step-by-step training walkthroughs
- Career development insights and alumni success spotlights
- Priority access to new certification launches
- 10% discount on select certification programs and gear
This is the plan for professionals who are serious about sharpening their edge and staying ahead of the curve.
Executive Intel+ Membership – Leadership-Level Insight
$29/month
For senior professionals, team leaders, and aspiring executives, the Executive Intel+ membership delivers deeper insight, strategic briefings, and exclusive resources to help you lead and scale effectively.
This plan includes everything in Professional+, along with:
- Quarterly Executive Briefings hosted live by our instructors and advisors
- Premium frameworks, investigative models, and white papers not available to the public
- Early access to new certifications and pilot training programs
- Behind-the-scenes access to curriculum development and methodology
- Completion certificates for advanced content series
- Invitations to exclusive strategy sessions and beta groups
- Recognition in our Executive Member Spotlight program
This membership is built to empower high-impact leaders with the tools and insight to drive change at scale.
Join the Mission
Whether you’re just getting started or leading a team, there’s a membership designed for where you are—and where you’re headed. Our resource center is growing daily, with new articles, podcasts, tactical guides, and videos added regularly to support your growth.
Choose the path that aligns with your goals. And if you're not sure where to start—start free. Explore the content. Then upgrade when you're ready to go deeper.
Explore your membership options today and take the next step in your professional journey.
Welcome to McAfee Institute Insights.
Where the bold come to grow.
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