Corporate security compliance is a critical part of operating in today’s regulatory environment. Whether you’re handling healthcare records, financial data, or cloud infrastructure for government clients, regulators expect proof that your security controls are working and that you understand the risks tied to your systems and data. This guide breaks down the key regulations businesses […]
10 Steps to Conduct a Corporate Security Risk Assessment
Every organization faces corporate security risks, but not every organization knows where those risks are or how to prioritize them. A well-executed corporate security risk assessment gives you the visibility […]
12 Best Threat Intelligence Tools (2025 Guide)
As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, security teams need tools that deliver speed, clarity, and actionable context. The right threat intelligence tools can expose malicious infrastructure, detect suspicious activity, reduce […]
9 Biggest Corporate Security Trends Shaping Modern Risk Management
Remote work, cloud sprawl, and supply chain dependencies have permanently reshaped the risk landscape, shifting where threats emerge and how they remain concealed. Meanwhile, threats are faster, more distributed, and […]
Corporate Security in Banking: 12 Best Practices
Banks are high-value targets for cybercriminals, fraudsters, and nation-state actors seeking financial gain, sensitive data, or systemic disruption. Between the money, data, and public visibility, it’s no surprise they attract […]
14 Essential Corporate Mobile Security Requirements
Mobile security is no longer limited to traditional endpoints like desktops and laptops. Today’s workforce depends on smartphones, tablets, and laptops to access sensitive emails, corporate systems, and critical business […]
Corporate Security Monitoring: 9 Key Benefits
Most security incidents rarely happen without warning and emerge from known vulnerabilities or missed threats. There’s usually a signal, such as a leaked password, a spoofed domain, or malware hiding […]
12 Ways to Improve Corporate Security Awareness
Employees are your first line of defense. No matter how sophisticated your security operations are, a single click, one misplaced device, or one overlooked warning sign can unravel your best-laid […]
Information Security Policy: 14 Key Elements for Corporate Security
Information security policies (ISPs) are guardrails for your business. They define who can access what, how data is handled, and what happens when something goes wrong. Without an ISP, you’re […]
20 Best Practices for Effective Corporate Security Investigations
The stakes are high in corporate security investigations. A single misstep can erase evidence, trigger legal exposure, or leave threats unresolved. Whether you’re investigating insider leaks, external breaches, or executive […]
8 Best Social Media Monitoring Tools for Law Enforcement (2025)
Law enforcement agencies depend on sophisticated tools for detecting threats and tracking suspects, and social media monitoring has become an indispensable source of intelligence. Social media can support investigators’ efforts […]
Social Media Monitoring for Government: Expert Guide
In the current threat environment, ignoring social media is a liability governments can’t afford. Social platforms function as more than communication tools, serving as digital battlegrounds where narratives form, movements […]
Social Media Threat Monitoring: 10 Effective Strategies
Social media threat monitoring is a key component of open-source intelligence (OSINT) that involves real-time tracking and analysis of social media platforms to detect security threats, harmful content, and criminal […]
Corporate Data Security: 10 Best Practices for Protecting Sensitive Business Information
Threat actors don’t need to break down your front door; they just wait for an unpatched server, a shared password, or a misconfigured S3 bucket to seize an opportunity for […]
8 Strategies to Strengthen Your Corporate Security Plan
Modern threats operate continuously and ignore organizational boundaries between departments. Attackers target every possible vulnerability through phishing attacks, malware, insider threats, and even physical breaches. That’s why an effective corporate […]
What is Corporate Security? The Complete Guide
Corporate security isn’t just about surveillance cameras, firewalls, or background checks. It’s about protecting the entire operation, from people and data to operations and reputation. Today’s threats don’t come from […]
ShadowDragon Introduces Horizon™ Identity – Eliminate Complexity
ShadowDragon is proud to introduce Horizon™ Identity, the newest feature in our Horizon™ platform. Horizon™ Identity was designed from the ground up to empower users of all technical skill levels […]
OSINT Checklist: Advanced Task List for Cybersecurity Pros
Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) extends beyond passive data collection, following a structured approach to uncover hidden connections and expose vulnerabilities. Cybersecurity experts can utilize OSINT techniques to gain crucial information […]
OSINT Exercises: Ultimate Guide to Enhancing Your Investigative Skills
Open-source intelligence (OSINT) isn’t just about knowing where to look but also about knowing how to think critically. The internet holds a staggering volume of information, and much of it […]
What is the OSINT Framework?
In an increasingly data-rich world, open-source intelligence (OSINT) has become a crucial part of investigative work for investigators, analysts, cybersecurity professionals, journalists, law enforcement, and researchers. Whether you’re tracking down […]
OSINT Techniques: Complete List of Expert Tactics for Investigators
Today, vast amounts of publicly accessible information—which is used to produce open-source intelligence (OSINT)—can be leveraged to uncover truths, verify identities, track events, and assess threats. But tapping into this […]
23 Best OSINT Tools for Advanced Intelligence Gathering in 2025 (Paid and Free Options)
Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) has become an essential practice for investigators, analysts and cybersecurity professionals. Whether you’re tracking threat actors, uncovering digital footprints, or monitoring public sentiment, having the right […]
Just Do… OSINT: A Short Primer On Identifying Counterfeits Online
OSINT analysts at large brands like Nike and Adidas regularly face the challenge of uncovering counterfeit sellers in a rapidly evolving digital environment. Successful brand protection depends on strategic thinking, […]
The Slow Collapse of Critical Thinking in OSINT due to AI
OSINT used to be a thinking game. Now it’s becoming a trusting game and that should terrify you. I’ve seen it firsthand, analysts running solid investigations, then slowly shifting more […]
Unmasking the Fentanyl Trade in Illicit Online Marketplaces
Illicit fentanyl continues to ravage communities across North America, with new details emerging on how Chinese money brokers help Mexican drug cartels launder massive profits. Below, we weave together these sources and insights from CACI’s DarkBlue Intelligence Suite and ShadowDragon, illustrating how supply chain, financial flows, and investigative technology converge.
Open Source Intelligence (OSINT): What It Is, How It Works, and Why It Matters (+ Tools, Techniques & Use Cases)
Discover the power of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT), an essential tool that transforms publicly available data into actionable insights. Learn about its history, methodologies like web scraping and social media monitoring, and the ethical considerations that guide its responsible use.
Spotting the Signs: How Social Media and the Dark Web can Reveal Human Trafficking Activity
By: Amanda Blake and David Cook From 2012 to 2022, human trafficking convictions doubled, according to the US Bureau of Justice Statistics. While this most likely indicates an increase in […]
Navigating Election Monitoring: Insights on Security, Disinformation, and Social Media Trends
ShadowDragon’s latest podcast explores election monitoring challenges, including misinformation, security threats, and social media’s role in shaping narratives, with insights from expert analyst Bryeanne Ravettine.
Smart Security: Fighting Financial Fraud with Open Source Intelligence
Financial fraud is rising, with consumers losing over $10 billion in 2023. OSINT solutions help organizations detect threats, analyze patterns, and identify attackers, offering a proactive defense against emerging fraud trends.
How Does OSINT Make It Hard for Cybercriminals to Work?
OSINT leverages publicly available data from the surface, deep, and dark web to detect cyber threats, uncover cybercriminal activities, and enhance proactive defense. It aids in threat intelligence, exposing identities, and supporting law enforcement to disrupt malicious operations.
Surprising Ways OSINT is Used for Good
Open source intelligence (OSINT) is a powerful tool used for good across various sectors, including combating human trafficking, preventing crime, monitoring elections, ensuring corporate responsibility, protecting consumers, supporting humanitarian aid, and aiding public health and environmental efforts.
How Failing Faster Helps Catch Criminals: Exploring OSINT for Law Enforcement
In law enforcement, the ability to adapt quickly and learn from mistakes is crucial. This concept, often called “failing faster,” is not about accepting failure but about using it as […]
Unpacking OSINT: The Power of Publicly Available Information
Discover the power of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) for turning publicly available data into actionable insights. From national security to corporate risk management, learn how OSINT tools identify patterns, track threats, and uncover new opportunities while addressing ethical considerations.
The 13 Biggest Challenges of an OSINT Investigation
Conducting OSINT investigations can be challenging, with issues like information overload, data quality verification, technical skills, legal considerations, and misinformation. Overcoming these hurdles requires the right tools, methodologies, and expertise to streamline efforts and ensure actionable insights.
Illuminating Context with Timeline Analysis
In our training courses, we push ideas and investigative methodology more than we push our tools. Tools will change, but proper investigative methods will not change. Asking the right questions […]
Introducing ShadowDragon’s Horizon™ Monitor.
We are excited to announce a game-changing enhancement to our Horizon™™™™ intelligence platform: Horizon™™™™ Monitor. This represents a significant leap forward, seamlessly integrating with our existing world-class OSINT link analysis, […]
ShadowDragon Partners with SynapseAi to Expand Influence in Asia Pacific
Hoover, AL – [26th June] – ShadowDragon™, a provider of ethical open-source intelligence (OSINT), unique datasets and APIs, is pleased to expand its partner ecosystem through a strategic partnership with […]
Link analysis with OSINT, breach data, and intelligence in one comprehensive investigations toolkit
In a landscape where information is power, the ability to gather, analyze, and act upon open-source intelligence (OSINT) is paramount for organizations across all sectors. Recognizing this need, we have […]
ShadowDragon Wins 2024 Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Award for Excellence in Global Open-Source Intelligence
As a pioneer of open-source intelligence (OSINT) investigation tools dating back to 2009, ShadowDragon is honored by a recent award recognizing us as a transparent and reliable vendor that supports […]
ShadowDragon Enters Strategic Partnership with Collaboraite and Vestigo to Build Trust in OSINT
Global leaders in open-source intelligence and operational security partner to foster trust in data and technology HOOVER, ALABAMA – March 4, 2024 – ShadowDragon™, a provider of ethical open-source intelligence […]
The (Un)hidden Threat: Child Grooming on Social Media
Technative generations do not know life without the internet and even my one year old niece knows how to navigate a device. Whilst screen time can be good for learning […]