Source protection
Should you attempt to source an online actor for direct engagement and information, think about the risks and concerns we've highlighted. Often, it's not uncommon for organizations to set up a source protection program that is intended to protect your identity and provide confidentiality regarding the origin of the data. Some people grasp this concept better when it's put in another scenario. Consider a journalist. They often publish vetted information that's been obtained by sources and have legal rights to protect the individuals who provide this information. In this scenario, the most famous source name ever was Deep Throat, the pseudonym that was given to the individual who provided information to the Washington Post during the Watergate scandal in 1972.
Source protection is where you keep a register of the data source that is usually associated with direct actor engagement. The processes and methods that are associated with a source protection...