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FB-ISAO Physical Threat Level Remains SEVERE; Cyber Threat Level Remains GUARDED

June 26, 2020
General

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FB-ISAO Physical Threat Level Returns to SEVERE; Cyber Threat Level Remains GUARDED

June 1, 2020
security

The TIG has determined to lower the FB-ISAO’s Threat and Incident Response Group (TIG) continues to assess the ongoing threats and risks to our community and has made the following updates to our Threat Level Assessments: Physical Threat Level to “SEVERE;” The TIG has determined to maintain the Cyber Threat Level at “GUARDED.”

Response to March 2020 Member Survey

May 6, 2020
cybersecurity

Dear Members, thank you for responding to our information sharing survey in March 2020. Your feedback was valuable in helping us understand what your information sharing needs are as a community. Based on your responses, we were able to gather…

FB-ISAO Physical & Cyber Threat Level Updates

April 30, 2020
preparedness

The TIG has determined to maintain the Physical Threat Level at “CRITICAL” and The TIG has determined to maintain the Cyber Threat Level at “ELEVATED.”

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

April 8, 2020
faith

"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."

FB-ISAO Raises Physical Threat Level to “CRITICAL,” Maintains Cyber Threat Level at “ELEVATED”

March 31, 2020
cybersecurity

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.

A Cyber Christmas Carol

December 23, 2019
cybersecurity

What could we possibly learn about cybersecurity from the Charles Dickens classic: A Christmas Carol, you ask? Well, pardon our parallels and allow us some latitude as we explore this holiday classic with a cyber theme.

Hostile Events Attack Cycle – Intense Surveillance

August 16, 2019
HEAC

Once a target is selected, the attacker will resolve outstanding questions about the target environment, expand collection efforts through surveillance, and seek to adequately address remaining unknowns in order to ensure their attack is as successful as possible.

FB-ISAO Newsletter, v1, issue 3

August 9, 2019
cybersecurity

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Say No to Ransomware – Have a Plan!

July 22, 2019
cybersecurity

Over the past several weeks, ransomware has been a widespread topic. However, on 02 July there was a bit of good news for a change. St John Ambulance, a “not-for-profit provider of specialist patient transport services across England” advised customers they were “subjected to a ransomware attack.” Fortunately, having a plan in place allowed St John Ambulance to resolve the issue within 30 minutes without paying any ransom demands.