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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].
“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.
- 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.
In the discussion we address:
- 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!
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A few references mentioned in or relevant to our discussion include:
- 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?
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