Training

As 2025 draws to a close, one truth has become clear over the last 12 months: the need for open-source intelligence (OSINT) expertise and tradecraft only continues to grow. This year, Hetherington Group’s OSINT Academy saw a record number of professionals trained in open-source...

The fear of physical violence is the main reason Executive Protection (EP) teams and Physical Security specialists reach out to Hg. As referenced in my previous two blogs, most people use our Digital Vulnerability Program because of fear of physical harm to themselves or their family....

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...