Traditional cybersecurity intelligence sharing is fragmented and gatekept behind expensive subscriptions, vendor relationships, and exclusive partnerships. This leaves countless organizations—especially smaller businesses, nonprofits, and public institutions—vulnerable to attacks they could have prevented with timely, actionable intelligence.
Meanwhile, ransomware operators share tactics, tools, and targets through underground networks with unprecedented speed and coordination. They're organized, collaborative, and constantly evolving—while defenders often work in isolation.
The current model fails because threats move faster than traditional intelligence cycles. By the time threat reports reach most organizations through conventional channels, attackers have already adapted their methods and moved on to new targets.
Open, peer-reviewed intelligence sharing levels the playing field. When defenders can access real-time threat data, share defensive strategies, and collaborate on response efforts, we can build collective immunity against ransomware campaigns. This isn't just about better cybersecurity—it's about protecting the digital infrastructure that modern society depends on.