IT Forensics · OSINT

Supporting business location security using OSINT – conducting forensic checks on publicly available location information

Publicly available information such as photos, maps or social media posts may inadvertently reveal security-related details about a company’s premises.

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As part of existing security investigations, we carry out a systematic review to identify which security-related information about a relevant site is publicly available.

Why LanCologne?

Since its foundation, LanCologne has specialised in professional IT forensics. Our staff have decades of experience in the field of information technology and assist companies, solicitors, private individuals and, on a regular basis, the courts in the technical investigation of complex digital matters.

Our OSINT investigations are always carried out as a complementary component to existing IT forensic, legal or internal corporate enquiries. Every step of the investigation and every piece of digital evidence found is documented and, where technically possible, archived to ensure traceability even if the original online content is subsequently altered or deleted.

Our services

We research publicly available information on a relevant company site and document any identifiable security-related details in a manner that is forensically verifiable.

Typical areas of application

•Search for publicly available site information relevant to safety
•Supplement to internal security investigations
•Support with the assessment of physical security risks
•Documentation for internal security reports
•Judicial and non-judicial expert reports
•Collaboration with security departments

This is how a business location due diligence process works

Publicly available sources such as map services, social media platforms and company websites are systematically searched for security-related information about the relevant location; any findings are documented.

Why is research into the verification of a company’s location relevant in a forensic context?

Security-related details that are publicly available may inadvertently create vulnerabilities that could be exploited for unauthorised access or targeted attacks.

The documented research helps the relevant security officers to develop appropriate protective measures.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does LanCologne carry out physical security inspections?+
No, our research is limited to publicly available digital information; where necessary, a physical site inspection is carried out by specialist security service providers.
Will staff photos be included as well?+
Only to the extent that it is publicly available and relevant to the issue at hand, whilst complying with the relevant data protection requirements.
Is this research combined with the employee risk assessment?+
Yes, the two methods often complement each other as part of a comprehensive security assessment.

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Do you require a professional OSINT investigation into „OSINT-supported corporate site security"? LanCologne can assist you with the transparent, documented analysis of publicly available digital sources to complement your IT forensic, legal or internal corporate enquiries.

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