lectual property rights and freedom of speech are at stake in this case. \”If we cannot bring these issues to light without fear of reprisal, then we are all in trouble.\”\”It is important for researchers like myself to be able to do our jobs without fear of legal action,\” Goodwolf said. \”We are the ones out there trying to protect the public and prevent these breaches from happening in the first place. If we are silenced, who will hold these entities accountable?\”\”I hope that this case serves as a wake-up call for municipalities and other organizations to take cybersecurity more seriously and work with researchers rather than against them,\” Goodwolf added. \”We are here to help, not harm, and silencing us only puts everyone at greater risk.\”
