OSINT & Digital Exposure Investigations
For law firms, private clients, and high-risk environments
Most clients contact us because they suspect sensitive information about an individual or organisation is already exposed online — often without their knowledge. This exposure may increase the risk of reputational damage, targeting, fraud, legal leverage, or physical surveillance.
Cyber Defence, Evaluation & Consultancy Ltd (CDEC) provides Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) and digital exposure investigations for law firms, private clients, and organisations operating in high-risk or high-visibility environments where discretion and accuracy are essential.
Our OSINT investigations identify how publicly available information about a person, company, or asset can be discovered, linked, and exploited. This includes mapping digital footprints across open sources, identifying exposed personal or operational data, analysing associations and patterns of behaviour, and highlighting information that could enable harassment, impersonation, fraud, or targeted attacks.
All investigations are conducted using lawfully obtained open-source material, without alerting the subject and without intrusive or unlawful methods. Our approach mirrors how an adversary would research a target, allowing clients to understand real-world risk, not theoretical exposure.
We are typically instructed by:
Law firms conducting due diligence, litigation support, or pre-action assessments
Private clients concerned about personal exposure, impersonation, or targeting
Organisations operating in sensitive, regulated, or high-risk environments
Unlike basic background checks or automated data reports, our work is analyst-led, risk-focused, and tailored to the specific concerns of the client. Findings are presented clearly, without unnecessary technical jargon, and focused on what matters: what was found, why it matters, and what to do next.
OSINT investigations often act as a precursor to wider security or investigative work, informing decisions around surveillance detection, physical security testing, or broader risk management strategies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an OSINT investigation?
An OSINT investigation uses lawfully available open-source information to identify what data about a person, organisation, or asset can be discovered, linked, and exploited. It mirrors how an adversary would research a target to understand real-world exposure.
When should a law firm commission OSINT?
OSINT is commonly used during litigation, disputes, due diligence, or pre-action assessments where digital exposure, associations, or background information may influence legal strategy or risk.
Is OSINT legal?
Yes. Professional OSINT relies exclusively on lawfully accessible sources and does not involve intrusion, surveillance, or unauthorised access to systems.
What do clients receive from an OSINT engagement?
Clients receive a clear, evidence-based report outlining what was found, why it matters, and recommended actions to reduce risk or exposure.
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We do not use sales teams or call centres.
If you believe this service may be appropriate, contact us directly to discuss your situation confidentially.
Email: enquiries@cyberdec.co.uk
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