[03] OSINT

Open-Source Intelligence: OSINT investigations and online threat monitoring in Toronto

Due diligence · Threat assessment · Exposure mapping

Actionable intelligence delivered with context

At a glance

How we work
in Open-Source Intelligence

[01]Discipline
Open-source intelligence gathering and analysis.
[02]Use
Due diligence, threat assessment and exposure mapping.
[03]Sources
Public records, media, social and technical footprints.
[04]Output
Actionable intelligence, delivered with context.
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Early warning

See it online before it reaches the door

Most threats are spoken before they are acted on. We watch for them, find out who is behind them and where they are, so a threat is stopped while it is still words on a screen.

  1. 01

    Monitor

    Social media, forums, news and the surface, deep and dark web. Live, around the clock.

  2. 02

    Connect

    Link analysis ties accounts, aliases and associates into one picture.

  3. 03

    Locate

    Who they are and where they are, matched against your movements.

  4. 04

    Geofence

    Virtual perimeters around homes, offices, schools and travel.

  5. 05

    Alert

    An immediate threat goes straight to your CSO or security team.

GEOFENCEPRINCIPALALERT · CSO NOTIFIED

Example

From a post to advance warning

  1. 01

    A threat is posted

    An account threatens the principal online.

  2. 02

    We find who

    Link analysis connects the account to a real person and their group.

  3. 03

    We find where

    Their locations and movements are mapped.

  4. 04

    We know in advance

    If they or anyone in their group comes near the principal, the detail knows before they arrive.

What you receive

Clear reports, on a schedule

Weekly report

What happened this week and what to watch next week.

  • Threats and mentions, ranked by severity
  • Persons of interest: new activity
  • Geofence activity near your locations
  • The week ahead: events, protests and local news on your itinerary
  • Recommended actions

Monthly report

The bigger picture and how it is changing.

  • Trends: is each threat growing or fading
  • Link-analysis map of persons of interest and their groups
  • Digital exposure: leaked personal data, family and staff footprint
  • World and regional news that may affect you
  • Updated risk rating and recommendations

Escalation

Immediate threats do not wait for the report

Set up monitoring
  • CriticalCSO and security teamNotified at once, by phone and message
  • ElevatedSecurity teamFlagged the same day, with analysis
  • RoutineYour reportIncluded in the weekly report

FAQ

Questions about OSINT and threat monitoring

What is OSINT?

OSINT, or open-source intelligence, is the gathering and analysis of publicly available information: social media, forums, news and the surface, deep and dark web. We use it to spot threats early, before they escalate.

What do your OSINT reports include?

Weekly reports cover threats ranked by severity, new activity by persons of interest, geofence activity and the week ahead. Monthly reports add trends, a link-analysis map, your digital exposure, relevant world news and an updated risk rating.

What happens if a threat is found?

An immediate threat goes straight to your CSO and security team, without waiting for the next report.

What is link analysis and geofencing?

Link analysis connects accounts, aliases and associates into one picture. Geofencing sets virtual perimeters around homes, offices, schools and travel, so we know in advance if a person of interest or their group comes near the principal.

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