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…
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);…
A Message to the Community of Faith, from the DHS Assistant Director of Infrastructure Security
"The core mission of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is to collaborate with public and private sector stakeholders to develop and disseminate resources that support risk mitigation. In partnership with entities such as…
Worshipping in Peace: More Secure and Resilient Doesn’t Necessarily Mean More Guns
In the days since last month’s horrific attack on Jewish congregants at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh – and in many ways, a much broader attack against all people of faith – there have been two recurring themes…
Faith-Based Preparedness: A Horrific Reminder of Hate-Filled Attacks Upon People of Faith
FB-ISAO has assessed the Physical Threat Level for the US faith-based community is “GUARDED.” As per FB-ISAO’s definitions of the Physical Threat Levels, “GUARDED” means FB-ISAO is unaware of any specific threats but a general risk of incidents exists. This…