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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Have you, your team, or a client located a social media user of interest or concern but found it challenging to establish the real user identity? If so, this webinar is for you! Whether a client engages you to conduct online research for identity proofing and affirmation or to reveal the person or group behind a potential risk, the main objective of this Hg SOCMINT webinar is to outline useful steps for determining the who behind a username or handle. Hg’s expert instructor helps you understand and engage with gold standard steps used to reveal the true identity of a disguising social media username. Upon completion of this course, field investigators will be able to- Outline useful steps for identifying who is behind a username or handle.
- Conduct investigations to identify the true identity behind a username or handle.
- Recognize potential difficulties in identifying unknown persons on the horizon.
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Used for human trafficking, drug trade, and terrorism, auction websites and Backpage are popular places for nefarious criminals to conduct their trade. This intermediate to advanced hands-on webinar identifies important online tools used to conduct stolen asset investigations. The main objective of this Hg webinar is to teach participants the ins and outs of auction and illegal sale sites.
Hg’s expert instructor provides hands-on training in tracking materials stolen or otherwise sold on Backpage, Amazon, Craigslist, eBay, Oodle, gun/auto traders, and others.
Upon completion of the course, field investigators will be able to
Track and locate assets illegally sold on auction, sale, and dark web onion sites.
- Identify what to look for in photographs and videos that can lead to arrests.
- Understand the top tools to use for these investigations.
- All participants will receive handouts on concepts and investigative techniques.
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This introductory primer series teaches you why to use these platforms, how to crack them, where to look, what nuances and leads you need to chase down, and how they are all interrelated.
Hg’s expert trainers discuss how to capture content in five popular services, so you can present your findings in your reports. Each webinar covers a single social media platform and its specific details.
Day 1 - Facebook Day 2 - LinkedIn Day 3 - Twitter Day 4 - Instagram Day 5 - RedditUpon completion of the course, field investigators will be able to
- Understand the evolution of social media platforms.
- Locate online social media profiles on multiple social networks.
- Learn how to conduct link analyses of social media profiles.
- Understand how to gather intelligence without breaking the terms of service.
- Monitor social media platforms.
All participants will receive handouts on concepts and investigative techniques.
About Hg’s Webinars These webinars were 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). -
Open Source intelligence (OSINT) is overt, or open data, intelligence gathering. Oftentimes considered to be found online, accessible via the internet or databases, open source intelligence can also be located through the common areas like libraries, refuse (trash) left on the curb, conversations spoken too loudly in public, happenings and occurrences witnessed and remembered. OSINT is publicly available and unprotected information. Hg’s expert trainers provide OSINT training and the tools needed to in-take cases, conduct investigations, and document findings ethically. Day 1 Part 1: Introduction to Online Investigative Fundamentals & Open Source Primer, 50 minutes Learn the types, differences, and jargon of open source investigations. Receive a companion guide to public record searching for social media verification purposes. Part 2: Investigative Fundamentals, 50 minutes Learn how to in-take an online case, understand the parameters of the work, establish goals, and create investigative notes C.Y.A. (Cover Your Analysts!). Understand how to identify expectations and establish parameters for all involved (client, sub-contractor, and your own) at the beginning of your investigation to keep the entire case in check. Samples and layouts will be provided. Day 2 Part 1: Computer Fundamentals, 50 minutes Learn best practices on using a computer and what resources are available on the internet and social media platforms, so you can more effectively achieve desired results. You will receive expert instruction on common errors made in OSINT investigations such as clearing your cache, exposing your protocol address, and other influencers that mislead your searches. Part 2: Search Engine Fundamentals, 50 minutes Learn which search engine to use, when to use it, and what results you should expect from each. Understand how to improve search engine results and when to use the surface, deep, or dark web to locate your information. Day 3 Part 1: Making the Capture, 50 minutes Learn tools to help capture and store your findings online. Understand documentation procedures for creating sharp and understandable reports. Several tools—free and fee-based—as well as sample reports will be reviewed and shared. Part 2: Bringing it all Together Ethically, 50 minutes Learn the fundamentals of ethically conducting online investigations, with a candid discussion about how to avoid dangerous pitfalls. Examples of investigations gone wrong will be discussed. Q&A will be encouraged. Upon completion of the course, field investigators will be able to- Identify the types, differences, and jargon of Open Source investigations.
- Conduct in-takes for online cases.
- Understand the parameters of the work, establish goals, and create investigative notes C.Y.A. (Cover Your Analysts!).
- Recognize best practices on how to use a computer and the resources available on the internet and social media platforms.
- Understand when to use the surface, deep, dark webs to locate your information.
- Understand documentation procedures for creating sharp and understandable reports.
- Identify the fundamentals of conducting online investigations ethically.
