Scratching the Surface: Why alternative approaches to surface web search are a vital part of the OSINT investigator’s toolkit

Blackdot covers the problem with using search engines for OSINT investigations, and how investigators can avoid this challenge altogether.

By Stuart Clarke

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5 Advanced Open Source Investigation Techniques

Our article covers the open source investigation techniques behind our technology, that can be used to improve outcomes in any context.

By Blackdot Solutions

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How CERTA uses Videris to produce actionable intelligence at speed

Discover how CERTA uses Videris to streamline OSINT investigations, generating intelligence faster and enhancing global investigation capabilities.

By Blackdot Solutions

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How Berlin Risk scope, analyse and present open source data in Videris

About Berlin Risk Berlin Risk was founded in 2008 to provide consultancy services to an international market. It employs multi-lingual analysts from...

By Blackdot Solutions

6 Things To Consider When Using Open Source Data

The rapid growth of open source data (OSD) is both a strength and the largest challenge facing organisations that hope to make use of this freely...

By Rebecca Escalante-Phillips

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Blackdot welcomes Stuart Clarke as Head of Product

We’re delighted to announce the appointment of Stuart Clarke as our new Head of Product. Stuart is an internationally respected investigations and...

By Blackdot Solutions