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Why OSINT Training is Mission-Critical for Law Enforcement

Why OSINT Training is Mission-Critical for Law Enforcement

Law enforcement investigators and analysts need OSINT training to ethically and legally collect open-source information and evidence. ...more

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September 04, 20253 min read

Ask Cynthia: What are my favorite links for OSINT?

Ask Cynthia: What are my favorite links for OSINT?

In this Ask Cynthia blog, Cynthia Hetherington talks about the lack of authentic all in one conclusive links for OSINT and her discouragement around start.me pages. ...more

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August 19, 20252 min read

The Era of Due Diligence: Searching for Truth in a World That Blurs It

The Era of Due Diligence: Searching for Truth in a World That Blurs It

In a world overwhelmed by noise and misinformation, due diligence is a cultural necessity when searching for truth, trust, and grounded decision-making and investigations. ...more

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July 28, 20255 min read

Three Reasons HIDTA Offices Need Customized OSINT Training

Three Reasons HIDTA Offices Need Customized OSINT Training

HIDTA offices need customized OSINT training to stay one step ahead of drug traffickers and violent criminals. Read the top three reasons why HIDTAs need OSINT training to accelerate investigations. ...more

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July 14, 20254 min read

Awareness Is Security: Monitoring for Global Disruptions that Impact Business

Awareness Is Security: Monitoring for Global Disruptions that Impact Business

Awareness and security go hand-in-hand. The true threat isn’t always the attack itself; it’s our failure to recognize what’s already at the gate. ...more

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June 23, 20254 min read

Ask Cynthia: Where is the Edge of the Grid?

Ask Cynthia: Where is the Edge of the Grid?

In this edition of the Ask Cynthia blog, Cynthia Hetherington talks about the issue of PII on the digital grid and how to minimize your digital footprint. ...more

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June 19, 20253 min read

A Rolling Stone Gathers No Moss 

A Rolling Stone Gathers No Moss 

After a layoff in the OSINT field, Cynthia Hetherington offers career advice on how to pivot your OSINT experience into a new or emerging field. ...more

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June 09, 20252 min read

Executive Doxxing: A Clear and Present Danger in the Digital Age

Executive Doxxing: A Clear and Present Danger in the Digital Age

Executive doxxing impacts not only the executive and his or her family but can impact a company and their brand. ...more

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June 03, 20254 min read

From Infringement to Evidence: How Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Strengthen Intellectual Property Cases

From Infringement to Evidence: How Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Strengthen Intellectual Property Cases

In the world of intellectual property (IP) law, protecting your client's brand, ideas, and creations is a relentless pursuit—and one that requires more than legal acumen. ...more

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May 22, 20253 min read

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