Horizon Monitor® - ShadowDragon

Horizon Monitor® enables investigators to track people, topics, keywords, and digital activity over time using OSINT. Rather than repeating manual searches, Horizon Monitor® provides continuous visibility into evolving risks, behaviors, and threats so teams can act early and with confidence.

Save time

Set ongoing analysis without redoing investigations.

Horizon Monitor® automates recurring OSINT analysis so investigators do not need to rerun the same searches. Once configured, monitoring continues in the background while teams focus on active cases.

Flexible starting points

Start with a suspect, keywords, or topic.

Begin monitoring using identities, keywords, phrases, or investigative themes. Horizon Monitor® adapts to different investigative needs, from individual threat tracking to broader topic based intelligence.

Prevent Threats

Identify indicators before they escalate.

Horizon Monitor® helps surface early warning indicators by tracking changes and emerging activity across publicly available OSINT sources, enabling proactive response rather than reactive investigation.

Custom Alerts

Stay informed without being overwhelmed.

Receive configurable alerts based on relevance and investigative priority. Horizon Monitor® is designed to reduce noise while ensuring critical developments are not missed.

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Platform that works
for all use cases

Law Enforcement

Support criminal investigations, threat assessments, and intelligence operations with fast, ethical access to open source intelligence.

Government

Support public safety, regulatory oversight, and intelligence analysis with lawful, transparent OSINT capabilities.

Fraud and Risk

Uncover coordinated fraud, validate identities, and reduce financial exposure with accurate, timely OSINT.

Corporate Security

Identify insider risk, external threats, and digital exposure while protecting people, assets, and brand integrity.

Insurance

Protect people, assets, and brands by identifying risks, monitoring threats, and supporting internal investigations.

Cybersecurity and Threat Intelligence

Enhance threat hunting, attribution, and incident response with open source intelligence enrichment that improves visibility and defensive outcomes.

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FAQs

What types of activity can Horizon Monitor® track over time?

Horizon Monitor® can track activity related to identities, keywords, topics, and investigative themes across publicly available OSINT sources. This includes changes, new mentions, and emerging signals relevant to an investigation.

How does Horizon Monitor® use OSINT data for ongoing analysis?

Horizon Monitor® continuously analyzes publicly available OSINT data based on defined monitoring criteria. Rather than performing one time searches, it maintains ongoing visibility into evolving information tied to an investigation.

How often does Horizon Monitor® update monitored data?

Update frequency depends on the source and monitoring configuration. Horizon Monitor® is designed to regularly check for new or changed information and surface relevant updates as they become available.

Can Horizon Monitor® be configured for different investigative priorities?

Yes. Horizon Monitor® can be tailored to different priorities by adjusting what is monitored, how results are filtered, and when alerts are triggered. This allows teams to focus on what matters most for each case or mission.

How does Horizon Monitor® reduce alert fatigue?

Horizon Monitor® helps reduce alert fatigue by filtering results based on relevance and investigative context. Alerts are designed to highlight meaningful changes rather than every data update, minimizing noise.

Can Horizon Monitor® be used alongside Identity and Investigate?

Yes. Horizon Monitor® works seamlessly with Identity and Investigate within Horizon™. Identity can be used to establish context, Investigate to analyze relationships, and Horizon Monitor® to maintain ongoing awareness over time.

What makes Horizon Monitor® different from basic alerting tools?

Unlike basic alerting tools, Horizon Monitor® is built specifically for OSINT investigations. It combines continuous monitoring, investigative context, and integration with broader analysis workflows rather than simple keyword alerts.

Who typically uses Horizon Monitor® within an organization?

Horizon Monitor® is commonly used by investigators, analysts, threat intelligence teams, and security professionals who need ongoing visibility into risks, individuals, or topics relevant to their responsibilities.