Nerd Out Security Panel Discussion: EP 38. ISACs, ISAOs, and the Faith-Based community with FB-ISAO Executive Director Mayya Saab

18 July 2023

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In the latest episode of Nerd Out, Dave welcomed Mayya Saab, the Executive Director of the Faith-Based Information Sharing and Analytics Organizations (FB-ISAO). The pair discussed Mayya’s path to working in security and preparedness and how it prepared her for her current role. Then Mayya talked about the importance of Information Sharing and Analytic Centers and Organizations, and specifically the FB-ISAO. Mayya, talked about how their community of faith works, and why it is important that these organizations work together with their government partners. Finally, Mayya talked about the collaboration within FB-ISAO, and what’s next.

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