When you consider that Cyber Intelligence is the means of finding information on the internet, the uses for it is limitless! Here are some cases where you may want a CIP’s help:

1. Digital Background Checks

Thanks to social media, blogs, and other personal content floating on the web, Cyber Intelligence can reveal a lot about a person. It not only gives insight into a person’s character, history, interests, and skills, but it can reveal red flags such as drug use, discriminatory comments, and lies. Whether you are looking into a romantic interest, a job candidate, or a business partner, it never hurts to do your due-diligence. Adding on, using a third party not only saves you time, but it also keeps you safe from the aforementioned security risks, and liability if exposed to protected information.  

2. Social Media Investigations

Although a Cyber Intelligence Professional is not the same as a Cyber Investigator, they can still gather evidence from the internet that can be used to assist in a variety of cases. For example, a family lawyer may enlist a CIP to gather photos and other evidence to prove that the father isn’t fit for custody. A CIP can also assist in other matters, such as locating a suspect or finding contact information for a witness.

3. Finding Long Lost People 

Whether someone has skipped town, or you’re trying to get in touch with a long lost friend, a CIP can help find leads that will lead to their location or contact information.

4. Personal Digital Footprint Discovery

When you consider the vast amounts of people being stalked, hacked, or impersonated, it’s a good idea to question how much of your own personal information is out there for the world to see. Perhaps there’s embarrassing accounts from your youth that you forgot about, pictures that can be used to track your address, or your log in information was pawned and is now floating around the web. Learn what an outsider can discover about you through a Cyber Intelligence Professional.

5. Catfish/Romance Scam Detection

Online dating has grown in recent years, but it hasn’t come without its risk. You may be talking to a complete liar, a romance scammer who aims to drain your bank accounts, or even a potential kidnapper who intends to sell you into human trafficking. Keep yourself safe by hiring a CIP to look into them before you start a relationship or meet up with them.

6. Executive and Personal Protection

Cyber Intelligence is perfect for those who would like reports on how to keep themselves safe. Cyber Intelligence can be used to monitor a variety of potential threats, such as stalkers or disgruntled ex-employees. When travelling, they can provide information about an area’s crime rate and common scams, and give you a heads up about a natural disaster coming your way. For executives and celebrities, it is good to have someone keep an eye on what is being said or shared about you, including if your private information is showing up on doxing sites on the deep web. 

7. Brand Protection

Just like with personal protection, it is good to stay alert of potential threats to your business and brand reputation. A CIP can monitor for negative ratings or lies being spread online. They can also see if your competitors are paying for others to write bad reviews, if your content is being stolen and used elsewhere, and if any impersonating sites and accounts pop up. Be the first to know so you can take action and protect your brand.

8. Destination Intelligence

When travelling to a place you don’t know much about, doing intelligence on that are or city can be quite informative. You will not only be more cautious about their customs and traditions to avoid offending the natives, but you would also know more about common crimes, scams, areas to avoid, and so on. By being more aware of the area, you can stay safe. *

9. Keep Your Kids Safe

Although spying and keeping tabs on your kids isn’t recommended, if you feel your child is hiding too much and meeting up with potential strangers, monitoring their social media presence may give more insight into who they’re seeing and what they are doing. Knowing about drug use, sexual behaviour, immature actions, violenence and more can allow you as a parent to step in before things go to far.

10. Cyber Bullying and Harassment

Although intelligence and investigations are different, intelligence can come in handy when the case is ongoing. Intelligence officers may be able to find out more about the culprit, and gather evidence to strenghten your case and allow police to take actions, or bring the person to court. *