• This introductory hands-on course offers a comprehensive overview of the legal parameters for conducting online investigations. We discuss current laws, acceptable practices, and pitfalls that can occur in investigations. Hg’s expert trainer provides you with the information you need to feel confident in conducting OSINT and SOCMINT investigations that are legal and compliant—nationally and internationally. Upon completion, field investigators will be able to
    • Identify drawbacks to taking shortcuts in online investigations.
    • Understand the laws and compliance requirements to stay inline online.
    • Garner the resources for staying abreast of current issues and legal requirements.
    All participants will receive handouts on concepts and investigative techniques. About Hg’s Webinars This webinar was recorded in 2023 or earlier. Hg makes these webinars available for purchase after the live event; however, they are not approved for CPE credits with some associations(specifically NASBA).
  • September 14, 2023 | 2pm ET | 60 minutes | 1 CPE In this intermediate to advanced Hg webinar, participants receive hands-on training on how to conduct investigations on social media platforms without compromising their online identity. The objective of this Hg webinar is to provide participants with the tools to work online undercover. Hg’s expert trainer will help you understand how to avoid exposure when researching subjects online. Upon completion of the course, investigators will be able to
    • Conduct undercover online investigations.
    • Ethically protect their identity while conducting an investigation.
    All participants receive handouts on concepts and investigative techniques. About Hg’s Webinars This webinar was recorded in 2023 or earlier. Hg makes these webinars available for purchase after the live event; however, they are not approved for CPE credits with some associations(specifically NASBA).
  • Let Hg equip you with the know-how to enter 2024 with a bang. Our expert investigators share storied tales from their own case notes to create our 2023 OSINT Hitlists just for you! Updating your knowledge on search engine resources and how to properly conduct advanced internet and social media searches are the objectives of this favorite Hg webinar.

    Hg’s expert trainer provides OSINT investigators with the best, the worst, and the mediocre online internet tools and techniques for conducting cyber investigations.

    Upon completion of the course, field investigators will be able to

    • Implement the best search techniques and resources of 2023 into their research, analysis, and reporting.
    • Identify and select the best online monitoring alert services, both free and fee-based, currently available and develop transparent reports for clients.
    • Become aware of new OSINT tools, techniques, services, and options in 2024.
    • Understand how to keep up with new search engines for investigations and research.

    All participants receive handouts on concepts and investigative techniques.

    About Hg’s Webinars Hetherington Group’s live webinars are approved as continuing professional education credits by ACFE, NASBA, DHS, LPF, SHRM, and ASIS. Hg makes these webinars available for purchase after the live event; however, they are not approved for CPE credits with some associations (specifically NASBA).
  • Trademarks are subject to intellectual property laws and rights, which exist to protect brands and consumers. Fraudsters take advantage of the trademark system and abusing brands to scam, deceive, and confuse. Gaining awareness of fraudulent trademark applications, domain squatting, and bad faith trademark infringement is the main objective of this Hg webinar. Hg’s expert instructor explores fraudsters’ motives, including financial gain, influence, or disruption to a competitor. Upon completion, field investigators will be able to
    • Identify types of trademark fraud and its impact on business owners and consumers.
    • Examine motives behind trademark fraud.
    • Perform investigative techniques to recognize and stop trademark fraud.
    All participants receive handouts on concepts and investigative techniques. About Hg’s Webinars This webinar was recorded in 2023 or earlier. Hg makes these webinars available for purchase after the live event; however, they are not approved for CPE credits with some associations(specifically NASBA).
  • Hg’s new webinar explores the nuances of conducting online background investigations on individuals. Whether you’re researching the credentials of new hires, the financial solvency of investors, or a client’s new neighbors, your data is only as good as your tools and techniques. Learning how to track and trace an individual’s personal and professional online footprint is the main objective of this Hg OSINT webinar. Hg’s expert instructor expands your knowledge of online background investigations with hands-on training, databases, and free resources. Upon completion, field investigators will be able to
    • Deconstruct social media profiles for background checks.
    • Research public records to support cases and help inform reports.
    • Draw from sample background reports to develop a personalized how-to background check guide.
    All participants receive handouts on concepts and investigative techniques. About Hg’s Webinars This webinar was recorded in 2023 or earlier. Hg makes these webinars available for purchase after the live event; however, they are not approved for CPE credits with some associations(specifically NASBA).
  • The 21st century ushered in increased public accountability for foreign and domestic companies regarding their impact on the environment, response to social justice, and transparent governance (ESG). OSINT investigators are increasingly being hired to identify ESG concerns for corporate development and expansion into new markets, countries, and cultures. This webinar provides investigators with the tools to conduct ESG due diligence and write reports that provide potential investors, competitors, and compliance professionals with transparent, real-time intelligence on a company’s non-financial key performance indicators. Upon completion of the course, field investigators will be able to
    • Identify ESG areas of concern
    • Learn a style manual for documenting this unique report
    • Utilize distinctive sources for locating this sort of information.
    All participants will receive handouts on concepts and investigative techniques. About Hg’s Webinars This webinar was recorded in 2023 or earlier. Hg makes these webinars available for purchase after the live event; however, they are not approved for CPE credits with some associations(specifically NASBA).
  • From parties to raves, active shooters to civil unrest, and bad weather to travel disruptions, event monitoring is the gold standard for monitoring and responding to event crises. In recent years, online investigators are more frequently tasked with monitoring local to global events to aide in the rapid response of boots-on-the ground intelligence teams. This rich and informative OSINT webinar will address the nuances of online security teamwork, event monitoring protocols, and data collection and reporting. It will include a live fire exercise to help field investigators understand how to balance the intensity of these types of OSINT investigations with the stresses of event monitoring. Upon completion of the course, field investigators will be able to
    • Onboard an event, identify collection requirements, and establish the distribution of tasks
    • Select services, resources, and tools to meet monitoring protocols
    • Adhere to legal and ethical boundaries related to overseeing open communications in sensitive environments
    • Establish and maintain reporting and structure protocols to account for all data collection
    All participants will receive handouts on concepts and investigative techniques. About Hg’s Webinars This webinar was recorded in 2023 or earlier. Hg makes these webinars available for purchase after the live event; however, they are not approved for CPE credits with some associations(specifically NASBA).  
  • In today’s global marketplace, investors are faced with multi-national compliance regulations. Financial, legal, and reputational information discovered during a global due diligence investigation helps your client understand people and organizations of interest, while complying with legal and regulatory requirements. In this intermediate to advanced hands-on course, participants will examine sources for information, including the top foreign corporate databases for researching overseas companies and their principals; explore a list of databases serving foreign countries; and acquire global resources helpful for consolidating multiple country searches. Upon completion of the course, field investigators will be able to
    • Conduct international due diligence investigations
    • Navigate and utilize social networks in specific countries
    • Spot indicators to fraudulent practices and shell companies.
    All participants will receive handouts on concepts and investigative techniques. About Hg's Webinars This webinar was recorded in 2023 or earlier. Hg makes these webinars available for purchase after the live event; however, they are not approved for CPE credits with some associations(specifically NASBA).
  • As an online investigator, your greatest asset is the ability to uncover information on the internet. You may rely heavily on Google, but do you know how to utilize its full potential? Maximizing your search engine skills is the main objective of this Hg OSINT webinar. Hg’s expert instructor provides hands-on techniques to tackle challenging searches. Participants learn the basics, the hacks, and extra Google resources to create valuable search strategies and run advanced internet searches. Participants also engage with Google’s expert tools to make difficult searches more effective. Upon completion of this webinar, field investigators will be able to
    • Conduct advanced search strategies on Google, Bing, and other search engines.
    • Use algorithms for surface finds and open source results.
    • Hunt down deep web content.
    All participants will receive handouts on concepts and investigative techniques. About Hg’s Webinars This webinar was recorded in 2023 or earlier. Hg makes these webinars available for purchase after the live event; however, they are not approved for CPE credits with some associations(specifically NASBA).
  • Critical thinking is necessary to conduct due diligence research and perform analyses. This important skill enables you to arm your clients with the intelligence they need to make proactive decisions in life and business. Honing this skill is the main objective of this Hg OSINT webinar. Hg’s expert instructor helps you finetune critical thinking skills needed to complete due diligence reports—whether public or private, foreign or domestic—with exact precision. Upon completion of the course, field investigators will be able to
    • Identify essential items for due diligence reports and highlight key facts.
    • Utilize mandatory databases for conducting business background investigations and due diligence.
    • Identify key resources typically not marketed to our industry.
    • Choose appropriate news, social media monitoring, and geo-fencing services for individual cases.
    All participants receive handouts on concepts and investigative techniques. About Hg’s Webinars This webinar was recorded in 2023 or earlier. Hg makes these webinars available for purchase after the live event; however, they are not approved for CPE credits with some associations(specifically NASBA).
  • From bad weather to travel disruptions, parties to raves, active shooters to civil unrest, risk  monitoring is the gold standard for watching and responding to potential crises. Hg’s new webinar includes a live fire exercise to help field investigators understand how to balance the intensity of these types of OSINT investigations with the stresses of risk monitoring. Hg’s expert trainer provides in-depth training on how to prepare for and conduct event monitoring in a straightforward approach. Upon completion of the course, field investigators will be able to
    • Onboard an event, identify collection requirements, and establish the distribution of tasks.
    • Select services, resources, and tools to meet monitoring protocols.
    • Adhere to legal and ethical boundaries related to overseeing open communications in sensitive environments.
    • Establish and maintain reporting and structure protocols to account for all data collection.
    All participants receive handouts on concepts and investigative techniques. About Hg’s Webinars This webinar was recorded in 2023 or earlier. Hg makes these webinars available for purchase after the live event; however, they are not approved for CPE credits with some associations(specifically NASBA).

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