FB-ISAO Newsletter, v2, Issue 7
TLP:WHITE| FB-ISAO Newsletter was distributed on July 09, and may be accessed below. FB-newsletter-July-2020Download
“If You See Something, Say Something®”
Resources for Faith-Based Organizations "If You See Something, Say Something™" is a national campaign that was developed and trademarked by the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (NYTA). The goal of the campaign is to minimize terrorist threats and increase public…
FB-ISAO Physical Threat Level Remains SEVERE; Cyber Threat Level Remains GUARDED
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FB-ISAO Physical Threat Level Returns to SEVERE; Cyber Threat Level Remains GUARDED
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.”
FB-ISAO Physical & Cyber Threat Level Updates
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
"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”
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
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.
Associated Risks: A Perhaps Not-So-Obvious Threat
Associated risks are potential unwanted outcomes resulting from an incident, event, or occurrence in nearby proximity, that may not be connected to the specific organization or location. In many instances, the associated risk stems from the impact of threats against people, places or event that are actually the intended target
Hostile Events Attack Cycle – Intense Surveillance
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.
