Private Sector

Problem: OSINT’er with over a decade of experience working in the non-profit, conflict and crimes community has been defunded and is looking for a new position. “I worry that my background may scare some off or that they see me as too much of a “bleeding heart” or something....

In May 2025, a disturbing incident shook the Fortune 500 community. The now-defunct website luigiwasright.com, and its clone theceodatabase.com, surfaced on the public internet, openly doxxing hundreds of corporate executives. In less than 24 hours, these websites listed full names, business...

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. According to the Associated Press, counterfeiters and hackers cost the US roughly $600 billion annually. IP theft and...

The pharmaceutical industry operates within a highly interdependent global network—one that sources Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), manufactures products, and distributes medications worldwide. This system has driven innovation and efficiency but has also revealed significant...

In early February 2025, Grubhub, a prominent food delivery service, disclosed a security breach that compromised the personal information of its users, drivers, and merchants. The breach was traced to an account used by a third-party service provider for customer support, leading to unauthorized...

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...

Reflections from Cynthia Hetherington CEO and Founder, Hetherington Group It’s hard to believe that a quarter-century has passed since Hetherington Group embarked on this incredible journey.  The early 1990’s saw the monumental interest and growth in personal computers and Internet...

The shipping and logistics industry is a complex web of interconnected processes, assets, and stakeholders, all working together to move goods across the globe. This industry faces numerous risks, including geopolitical instability, piracy, natural disasters, regulatory changes, and cyber threats....