Prepare the first conversation
State your decision, the knowledge gap, relevant roles and countries, existing evidence and the desired reporting point. Ask which information is necessary for the initial scope, who receives it and how the proposed engagement is authorised.
Choose a service route
Review the HUMINT provider comparison, corporate HUMINT comparison or OSINT + HUMINT comparison. Each profile links to the official provider.
Official provider pages
What this site receives
This guide does not collect assignment details through a contact form. Information sent through an external provider’s website is handled by that provider under its own terms and privacy information.
Last reviewed: 19 October 2026.