The Gate 15 Interview EP 44: Faith-Based ISAO and DHS CISA on partnership, risk reduction, pizza MREs, and some great rock n’ roll
In this episode of The Gate 15 Interview, Andy Jabbour welcomes Mayya Saab, Executive Director, Faith-Based Information Sharing & Analysis Organization (FB-ISAO), Susan Schneider, presently detailed as Associate Director, Non-governmental Engagements, with the DHS Office of Partnership and Engagement, and Daniel Avondoglio, with the Office of Security Programs at CISA.
Mayya on LinkedIn.
Susan on LinkedIn.
Daniel on LinkedIn.
Those who want to engage with the DHS Office of Partnership and Engagement may email [email protected].
This discussion is not limited in only being relevant to the faith-based community but addresses considerations and ideas relevant to the broader community.
During the podcast, when discussing 2023 Threat Data, Andy noted that it is possible that mosques came under attack more frequently than the data suggested. Out of a total of 1027 incidents, mosques were targeted 5% of the time. That percentage, 5%, accounts for the overall number of mosques in the United States and correctly reflects the percentage of mosques that were targeted in 2023.
What is FB-ISAO and what DHS is doing for the faith-based community.
The general threat environment and how current geopolitical events are impacting that.
Private-Public Partnership.
Mitigating Risk.
Resources!
Connecting. Planning. Training.
We play Three Questions and talk summer, food and music!
And more!
FB-ISAO
CISA
You can find more information about what the FBSAC is here Faith-Based Security Advisory Council | Homeland Security (dhs.gov) and what they are working on here: Taskings to FBSAC from DHS Secretary | Homeland Security
Protecting Houses of Worship | Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency CISA
Resources for Leaders of Faith-Based Communities, Organizations, and Institutions | Homeland Security (dhs.gov) This website provides leaders of faith-based communities, organizations, and institutions resources across DHS to prepare for and respond to a range of public safety challenges.
FB-ISAO: The 2023 Threat Data in Review, 12 Feb
FB-ISAO: What We Learned About Ransomware Resilience, 20 Feb
Within this website is a fact sheet with resources on training, services, and grants. Resources for Community Organizations and Service Providers | Homeland Security (dhs.gov)
The DHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships recently conducted a Spring Religious Observances Threat Briefing, here is a link to news and events of the center for additional information and past webinars: News and Events from the DHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships | FEMA.gov
Secure Our World Tip Sheets (Punjabi) | CISA recently translated cyber products into Punjabi.
National Critical Functions
Several recent Gate 15 podcasts addressed the Lakewood Church shooting, including:
Special Podcast. Lakewood Church Shooting with Faith-Based ISAO
Nerd Out EP 45. Venue security, extremist news, and what to look for in 2024.
Weekly Security Sprint EP 53. A Super Bowl amount of information – Church shooting, AI (good and bad), and much more.
The Gate 15 Interview with Kirk Cerny: Security, old wagons, leadership integrity, Wyoming, and… the afterlife?
“We are fundamentally an Agency of partnerships”“there’s no such thing as a small act of hate”- two quotes shared in the podcast, both attributed to Secretary of Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas.Two notes.In the discussion we address:The QR code and associated web address below are for CISA’a “Active Assailant Security” list-serve, managed by CISA’s Active Assailant Security Branch, through the GovDelivery platform. We encourage those interested in the topic of “active assailant security” to scan the QR code or go to this web site and subscribe to receive relevant products and announcements as they become available.A few references mentioned in or relevant to our discussion include:
