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Read NowBackground Investigations
Background investigations and screenings for sound business decisions
Cyber Investigations
Uncover digital incidents that impact individuals and organizations
Due Diligence
Gain clarity and confidence in every business relationship
Intellectual Property
Safeguard intellectual property through investigations and intelligence
Consulting Services
Expert investigations and intelligence consulting services
Digital Vulnerability
Analyst-driven digital footprint removal for peace of mind and security
Risk Monitoring
Monitor online digital channels for brand and personal protection
Webinars
Training in OSINT tradecraft and digital investigative best practices
Online Courses
Online courses in open-source intelligence and digital investigations
Customized Training
Online Courses
Research on the backgrounds and credentials of foreign and domestic org.
Whether conducting due diligence for an acquisition, advising clients on reputational risk, or managing internal threats, professionals in legal, accounting, compliance, and corporate advisory roles turn to Hetherington Group (Hg) for advanced investigative support and expert Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) training.
We specialize in cyber investigations, due diligence and intellectual property investigations, delivered with the precision and confidentiality professional firms demand.
For over 25 years, Hetherington Group has supported professionals with investigative and intelligence services tailored for legal, financial, and regulatory matters. Our team works closely with attorneys, forensic accountants, compliance officers, and consultants, acting as an extension of their due diligence and risk management practices.
Before a client enters a deal, invests capital, or signs a contract, organizations need to understand who they may be doing business with and the potential impact it could have on their operations. Thorough due diligence is key to understanding a company’s structure, history, affiliations, and exposure to risk.
Corporate structure & ownership verification
Litigation history and regulatory actions
Sanctions, watchlists, and government enforcement
Financial health, liens, judgments & bankruptcies
Intellectual property and licensing records
Offshore entities and hidden beneficial owners
Political exposure and reputational risk
Our due diligence investigations help professionals services understand who and what their organization and clients are doing business with to avoid costly mistakes.
From identifying fraudulent actors and tracking stolen data to uncovering online harassment or digital impersonation, our investigations specialize in online threat detection, mitigation and resolution.
Cyber Threat Attribution
Litigation Support via Open-Source Research
Social Media & Online Investigations
Data Breach Investigation Support
Asset Tracing & Online Fraud Analysis
Our team is well-versed in working under legal privilege and coordinating with law firms, forensic teams, and regulatory compliance units to support clients.
For professional services firms advising clients on brand, trademark, or IP matters, Hg offers targeted investigations to detect misuse, unauthorized use, infringements and reputation threats across digital channels.
Trademark Usage Validation
IP Infringement Monitoring (Web, Social, Dark Web)
Counterfeit Detection for Luxury & Niche Brands
Evidence Collection for Enforcement or Legal Action
We help protect your clients’ assets and your firm’s credibility by supplying the facts that support strategic decisions and legal actions.
Hg is a globally recognized provider of Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) and Social Media Intelligence (SOCMINT) training. We’ve educated over 180,000 professionals, including security professionals, financial analysts, and compliance officers, on how to ethically and legally obtain information and intelligence from open sources.
Customized training includes:
Private team workshops and advisory firm briefings
Open-Source Certification (OSC) Program
Custom sessions for legal, audit, compliance, and HR professionals
Available virtually or in-person, our training enhances internal capability while ensuring compliance with industry standards and jurisdictional regulations.
Whether the matter is sensitive, complex, or reputational, Hetherington Group delivers the intelligence needed for sound decisions.
Business
Due Diligence
Develop investigative due diligence skills using
Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) & the CRAWL framework.
Foundations
of OSINT
Take your investigative and intelligence skills to the next level through Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) training
Applied
Data Analytics in OSINT
Learn & master programming & non-programming techniques to collect, analyze & interpret open-source data.
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Read NowBackground Investigations
Background investigations and screenings for sound business decisions
Cyber Investigations
Uncover digital incidents that impact individuals and organizations
Due Diligence
Gain clarity and confidence in every business relationship
Intellectual Property
Safeguard intellectual property through investigations and intelligence
Consulting Services
Expert investigations and intelligence consulting services
Digital Vulnerability
Analyst-driven digital footprint removal for peace of mind and security
Risk Monitoring
Monitor online digital channels for brand and personal protection
Webinars
Training in OSINT tradecraft and digital investigative best practices
Online Courses
Online courses in open-source intelligence and digital investigations
Customized Training
Online Courses
Research on the backgrounds and credentials of foreign and domestic org.