Faith-Based Daily Awareness Post 29 June 2023

Faith-Based Security Headlines

These updates are shared to help raise the situational awareness of Faith-Based organizations to best defend against, and mitigate the impacts from all-hazards threats including physical security, cybersecurity, and natural disasters.

Events – FB-ISAO (faithbased-isao.org)

The Faith-Based Information Sharing and Analysis Organization (FB-ISAO) is presenting AMA – Ask Me Anything About the Nonprofit Security Grant Program – With Robert Goldberg.

Join us for an AMA, Ask Me Anything About the Nonprofit Security Grant Program, with Robert Goldberg. Robert Goldberg is a consultant with deep experience with the Nonprofit Security Grant Program. There will be three opportunities to participate.

The sessions are open to all, however, membership in FB-ISAO is required (our Basic membership is free!). If you are not a member of FB-ISAO, please visit our membership page to sign-up: https://faithbased-isao.org/membership/

Analyst Comment:

As was shared in yesterday’s Faith-Based Daily Awareness Post, grants have deadlines and specific requirements. This presentation specifically addresses the Nonprofit Security Grant Program | FEMA.gov. The discussion will include an update on the NSGP Program and some practical things to note when applying for the Nonprofit Security Grant. Being informed about this competitive grant can improve an organization’s chance for success.

The tech flaw that lets hackers control surveillance cameras

Cybersecurity experts in the United Kingdom conducted an experiment where they easily hacked into widely-used, Chinese-made security cameras.

Analyst Comment:

In general, we have all become better educated about the need to update laptops and smart phones as a best practice. Other connected technology devices also need to be updated on a regular basis and especially when a vulnerability is identified.

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