Investigative (OSINT) Research

Examples of cases where our clients use OSINT to address their business needs include::

• Asset and Background Investigations: When considering litigation, it is important to understand if the counterparty is likely to have the means to satisfy any eventual judgment. When a judgment is obtained but the debtor will not pay what is owed, it is important to understand what assets or revenue sources may be available to be used to satisfy the judgement. Throughout the litigation process, it is important to understand what information is out there which may impact legal strategy and tactics. Our Asset and Background investigation service meets these needs and is available on a customized or fixed-fee basis.
• Location of Individuals: Clients turn to us when they need to locate individuals. Our location services cater to a variety of needs, whether it is for litigation, like locating a judgement debtor or a witness; or for estate matters, including locating beneficiaries. We offer these services on a fixed-fee or customized basis.
• Situational Awareness: Organizations face threats to their people; and their physical and intellectual assets. Whether your concern is a protest outside of your building or the security of your personnel while travelling, OSINT can assist with understanding your threat landscape.
• Historical Research: Clients contact us when they need to answer questions about the past. Situations arise about the historical use of property, whether a person previously used a product or whether someone previously worked at a specific organization. Not all OSINT research is electronic, and we have helped clients answer these types of historical questions.

• Trademark Use Investigations: Concerned whether the mark you’d like to register has already been used in the marketplace? We have conducted hundreds of trademark related investigations to help clients understand if their mark is in use; or has been in use in the last number of years.
• Enhanced Due Diligence/Background Inquiries: Clients require background research on counterparties for various reasons ranging from general risk-management practices, investment due diligence, channel partner due diligence and client due diligence to maintain compliance with anti-money laundering and anti-corruption laws. We offer both fixed-fee and customized enhanced due diligence services to meet your risk management needs.
• Customized Investigation Services: At the KeyNorth Group, we provide information gathering services using publicly available information. If your organization has unique questions you’re trying to answer, we can assist you with your needs.
  We also work with other professionals to support their inquiries. Forensic accounting engagements, fraud, cyber-threat analysis, insider threat investigations and many other types of inquiries benefit from OSINT research. We have worked closely with other professionals to support their investigative research requirements.