The open web has always been a source of intelligence. After all, it's where news breaks first and where threat actors leave their digital traces. For instance, coordinated campaigns – whether intended to spread false narratives or lay the groundwork for a network intrusion – typically have a public footprint.
Unfortunately, the same properties that make public data valuable for defenders also make it exploitable by those we're defending against. For this reason, understanding that tension is now a prerequisite for any serious risk and security leader.
