FB-ISAO Newsletter, v1, issue 1
The first TLP WHITE | FB-ISAO Newsletter was distributed on 06 Jun, and may be accessed below. FB-newsletter-June-2019Download To access links, download the FB-ISAO Newsletter from the link above.
FB-ISAO: How We Got Here
By Andy Jabbour TL;DR: The idea of ISAOs was codified in 2015’s Executive Order 13691 and follows from the success of the ISACs, first developed in 1998.The idea of FB-ISAO followed shortly after, and the initial undertaking began in late…
Hostile Events: A Real & Ongoing Threat to Faith-Based Organizations
by Andy Jabbour, Managing Director, FB-ISAO Every month, FB-ISAO provides a TLP GREEN report, the FB-ISAO Monthly Threat Overview. The report is developed over a specific reporting period by a team of analysts. The report addresses all-hazards – to include physical, cyber,…
Improving Resiliency Through the Nonprofit Security Grant
Our partners at FEMA, developed an FAQ on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP). The Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) provides funding support for security related activities to nonprofit organizations at risk…
ACCESS CONTROLS: IS THAT A PHYSICAL OR CYBER SECURITY ISSUE? (YES.)
In our increasingly blended threat environment, FBOs need to continue to increase their mutual understanding and collaboration within the cyber and physical disciplines. Increased awareness of the various ways in which the two disciplines work together within access controls can help organizations from all industries improve their overall security posture.
From New Zealand to New York: Understanding Behavioral Indicators & the Hostile Events Attack Cycle
This blog focuses on the New Zealand attack and aligns the details of the attack as they are currently known against the eight phases of the Hostile Events Attack Cycle
Working Groups: One of the Cornerstones of an Effective ISAO
By Andy Jabbour As FB-ISAO transitions to our membership model, we’re excited to also begin our working group collaboration and Slack member channels. Collaborative groups are essential to a successful ISAO and our working groups will be a vital part…
Building Resilience in Faith Communities: It Takes a Village
FB-ISAO wants to continue to engage with members, partners, and the broader community of faith. Last month, we had the privilege of participating in a conference in Fairfax County, Virginia focused on “Building Resiliency in the Faith Community.” The one-day…
Responding to Christchurch
TL;DR: Leaders are encouraged to respect the horrible tragedy in New Zealand and the potential for copycat, inspired, or retaliatory attacks by extremists. At this time, FB-ISAO is unaware of any specific or imminent threat towards US Faith-Based Organizations (FBOs);…
Why Join FB-ISAO? Experts Emphasize the Importance of Participating in Information Sharing Organizations
As FB-ISAO completes the final actions to transition from our Initial Operating Capabilities to our Membership Model and enhanced services and capabilities, one of the things we’re most excited about is the opportunity to enhance member collaboration and information sharing…
