Government

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the way investigators collect and interpret open information, but new capabilities also bring new questions and concerns. Many analysts are eager to adopt emerging tools without fully understanding their strengths, limitations, or the risks that come...

Online usernames often hold more information than meets the eye, leaving digital traces that can connect virtual activity to real-world identities. Many investigators do not realize how much insight can be gained by analyzing these patterns or how to approach the process effectively. This Hg OSINT...

Social media has become one of the richest sources of publicly available information, offering real time insight into people, events, and emerging trends. Yet many investigators are not fully tapping into the depth of data these platforms provide or the techniques required to analyze it...

In a world where nearly every action leaves a trace, understanding your digital footprint is essential. Many people do not realize how easily their personal information can appear online or how that data can be collected, analyzed, and used in ways they never...

Every investigator relies on a set of trusted tools to make sense of the vast amount of information available online, but knowing which resources to use and when to use them is what sets strong OSINT work apart. Many analysts are familiar with popular platforms yet are not fully aware of the...

Open-source intelligence (OSINT) has become one of the most powerful tools in modern law enforcement. Nearly 90% of actionable intelligence now originates from publicly available information. That intelligence is derived from digital breadcrumbs left across the internet, social media platforms,...

Highly organized drug and human trafficking rings in urban areas continues to negatively impact residents and businesses. Many law enforcement agencies in these areas rely on and partner with High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) offices for support in large scale investigations. Analysts...

The heightened excitement of AI and learning models has garnered intense speculation and enthusiasm from the intelligence community, while also introducing a healthy skepticism based on the uncertainty of the new products in the market’s capabilities and limitations.  Yet the persistence of...

Our nation widely supports the veteran within our neighborhoods, our states, and across the country. Since commemorating Armistice Day in 1919, America has set a day to thank veterans for contributing to our nation’s freedom and security and to recognize all the sacrifices of those who served...