Understanding Who Controls a Company
Finding a company record is often just the beginning of an investigation. The real value comes from understanding the people behind the organisation and
Accessing UK and US Company Records for OSINT
Company records are often a common source for investigators when researching a person or organisation. Whether you are conducting due diligence, investigating fraud, tracing
Using the ICO Register for OSINT
When investigators think about company research in the UK, they often go straight to Companies House. However, another government-maintained dataset can provide valuable intelligence that is frequently overlooked: The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) Register of Fee Payers.
Accessing Electoral and Voter Records for OSINT
Why Electoral Data Matters One of the first questions in many investigations is simple: Where does this person live? The answer can support numerous
Communicating Confidence and Uncertainty in OSINT
An often misunderstood aspect of intelligence analysis is the difference between what we know and what we believe. Investigators are often asked to answer
Understanding Crime Problems Through Intelligence
Intelligence should help organisations understand not just what has happened, but why it is happening and what can be done about it. The most successful analysts are the ones whose work helps reduce crime, prevent harm and improve the decisions made by investigators, managers and senior leaders.
Tips for Writing Intelligence Reports
Producing a high-quality intelligence assessment requires far more than identifying patterns or drawing sound conclusions. Those findings must also be communicated clearly, accurately
Choosing the Right Intelligence Product
The value of intelligence is determined not only by the quality of the analysis, but also by how effectively it is communicated. An outstanding
Building Intelligence Assessments
The purpose of intelligence analysis is not to collect information or describe events but to develop an assessment that helps someone make a better