IT Forensics · OSINT
Verifying professional profiles using OSINT – Conducting forensic checks on declared professional details
In the context of existing cases, such as when establishing business relationships or conducting compliance checks, it may be relevant to check whether the professional backgrounds provided match publicly available profiles.
As part of our investigation into existing issues, we carry out a structured assessment to determine whether publicly available professional profiles support the information provided.
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.
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We research publicly available professional profiles relating to a relevant individual and document the comparison with the information at hand in a manner that is forensically verifiable.
Typical areas of application
This is how professional profiles are verified
Publicly accessible professional networks, company websites and press articles are systematically searched for information relating to the person in question; matches and discrepancies are documented.
Why is the verification of professional profiles relevant in a forensic context?
Inaccurate details regarding employment history can be an important line of inquiry in the context of compliance or fraud investigations.
Documented research also helps to ensure the traceability of due diligence obligations in the context of business development.
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Do you require a professional OSINT investigation into „Verifying professional profiles using OSINT"? 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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