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A Message to the Community of Faith, from the DHS Assistant Director of Infrastructure Security

"The ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has temporarily altered our daily activities. People are rightly practicing social distancing to limit community spread, in line with the President’s Coronavirus Guidelines for America. Many houses of worship have also suspended or significantly reduced services to avoid mass gatherings. Although many people undoubtedly continue to practice their faith, including through remote services and prayer, most are inevitably eager to return to normalcy and join their fellow congregants in practicing their faiths. The American people are resilient, and we will achieve this goal soon."
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FB-ISAO Raises Physical Threat Level to “CRITICAL,” Maintains Cyber Threat Level at “ELEVATED”

The TIG has determined to increase the Physical Threat Level from “SEVERE,” to “CRITICAL,” – our highest level of threat - as of 31 March 2020. The TIG will continue to assess the Physical Threat Level and provide updates accordingly. At present, this increase is valid through sunset on 30 April 2020, but that will be periodically re-evaluated. The TIG has determined to maintain the Cyber Threat Level at “ELEVATED,” as it has been since 20 March 2020. The TIG will continue to assess the Cyber Threat Level and provide updates accordingly. At present, this increase is valid through sunset on 30 April 2020, but that will be periodically re-evaluated.
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Giving Thanks to Those Who Serve

FB-ISAO, please consider taking a moment to give thanks and to regularly include our first responders in your prayers. When a U.S. national emergency was declared on 13 March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the whole of government was…

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Covid-19 FAQ for Faith and Community Leaders

The Administration has compiled COVID-19 Recommended Preventive Practices and FAQs for Faith-based and Community Leaders, to ensure faith and community leaders have pertinent resources. Click on the link below to access the document. COVID-19-FAQ for Faith and Community LeadersDownload

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FB-ISAO Moves Threat Level to “SEVERE”

This post will be updated frequently based on new guidance. 16 March, 2020 The following items were added: Under Practice Good Disinfection Discipline (change 01, 16 March update) Use regular cleaning and disinfection products (see the EPA’s 15 Mar guidance)…

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FB-ISAO Threat Levels Explainer

The current FB-ISAO Threat Level Statement is available here. In 2011, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) replaced the color-coded alerts of the Homeland Security Advisory System (HSAS) with the National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS), designed to more effectively communicate…

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The Benefits of Incident Reporting

By Jennifer Lyn Walker As highlighted in the December 2019 FB-ISAO Newsletter, one of the earmarks of a successful information sharing organization is receiving confidential incident reports from members. Incident reports not only serve as notification an incident has occurred…

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