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August 2018
Dark Web has the star quality and luster of a Hollywood movie, but in reality, it’s a den of inequity operated by the technically sophisticated. The more "google'ized" we’ve become as investigators and researchers, the less we understand what’s going on behind the scenes and how to operate in this nefarious world. This class will examine the Dark Web, the channels used to institute private sales and exchanges, and criminal behavior.
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Going beyond identifying your targets and locating their social media accounts, Hg's webinar will expand on how to open every aspect of social media to explore where key information can be hidden or overlooked.
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Everything is for sale on the dark web: company names and brands, celebrity reputations, products, and personal identities. Those unfamiliar with the dark web's intricacies find it impossible to locate these important and valuable assets. Gain entrance into the dark web and the resources that support it. View the social media platforms and search engines specific to dark web activity and learn how to protect corporate brands and employees caught up in this nefarious online world.
Find out moreIn this FFIEC seminar, participants will identify which search engine to use, when to use it, and what results you should expect from each by conducting hands-on advanced Internet and social media searches.
Find out moreOctober 2018
The Association is a vehicle for providing school security staff with a means to share best practices and emerging trends, while developing a network to share information about these practices. They are also looking to share information about equipment, software and hardware that will better keep campuses safe. Additionally, they are looking to provide professional training opportunities for K-12 security staff and administrators.
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Hundreds of investigators gather annually at Hg's Osmosis conference to gain insights into Open Source Intelligence and receive training from the most recognized experts in North America.
Find out moreHg’s President Cynthia Hetherington offers a comprehensive program on Internet investigations and open-source intelligence gathering. Students will learn how to enhance their search skills to effectively use Internet resources for locating information online.
Find out moreNovember 2018
It is easier to paint a pretty picture than to hide a checkered past. In business, a company's future can depend upon what it knows about a competitor, vendor, customer, or potential partner. The difference between entering a profitable relationship or costly litigation can hinge on an effective business background investigation. A smart businessperson checks to see if there are hidden past financial problems, principals with criminal records, or a history of lawsuits.
Find out moreAn examination of sources for information, including the top foreign corporate databases for researching overseas companies and their principals.
Find out moreHg's webinar will introduce participants to the Dark Web and channels that are used to institute private sales and exchanges.
Find out moreThis 2-day course, taught by Hg's Cynthia Hetherington, offers a comprehensive program to Internet investigations and open-source intelligence gathering. Students will learn how to enhance their search skills to effectively use Internet resources for locating information online.
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Hg's webinar will discuss the current laws and acceptable practices and pitfalls that can occur in your investigation.
Find out moreJanuary 2019
Join Hg's Cynthia Hetherington at the FICPA's FVS Conference for a presentation on Understanding the Dark Web. In this intermediate to advanced hands-on class, participants will gain a thorough understanding of the Dark Web—criminality, anonymity, counterfeit products, child pornography, and human trafficking; learn the directory structures of the Dark Web; and learn Dark Web languages like Tor and Tails and the lingo of this underworld.
Find out moreMarch 2019
Social media platforms are an important aspect of any online investigation. This advanced class is for those who hold the skills to conduct cursory searches but want to be on top of their game with the latest search tools for locating and uncovering social media users and their online content.
Find out moreJoin Hg's Cynthia Hetherington at the Transportation & Logistics Council's 45th Annual Conference in Charleston, South Carolina.
Find out moreApril 2019
Join Hg's Cynthia Hetherington at the Factoring Conference's 25th Annual Conference in San Diego, CA
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