Best-practice guidance documents, training materials, security protocols and checklists, and templates, and more– all developed by leading experts in communal security.
Whether your organization’s spending a day at the zoo, taking a trip across thecountry, or flying overseas, planning and preparedness is a priority, and severalsafety…
Across America, Jewish communities are on heightened alert and are wondering what role armed security should play in their security plans.
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Social media is increasingly being used to obtain personal information and commit cybercrimes, posing a threat to individuals and organizations. The best way to prevent attacks is to practice smart social media habits and monitor posts.
Jewish community members face a wide variety of threats from natural disasters to targeted antisemitic crimes. As a result of these varying threats, individuals and families must take steps to prepare. Emergency preparedness can often be intimidating due not only to the large number of threats and hazards that must be prepared for, but also the anticipated costs associated with it. However, providing for the safety and security of yourself and/or your family does not have to be costly, and its benefits are invaluable. This document outlines safety and security measures that are of little to no cost.
Phishing attacks are one of the most common forms of cybercrime and are a critical threat to any organization, especially as social engineering attacks become more sophisticated and difficult to identify. The best way to prevent a phishing attack is to know how to identify a phishing email.
Across America, Jewish communities are on heightened alert and are wondering what role armed security should play in their security plans.
Volunteers are critically important to emergency management operations. They bring a wide variety of skills and expertise that can be utilized to enhance the existing emergency response framework. This document will guide you through the various volunteer organizations that you may encounter as well as provide tips for volunteering and implementing volunteer programs within your own organization.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) defines civil disturbance as “an activity such as a demonstration, riot, or strike that disrupts a community and requires intervention to maintain public safety.” These events have the potential to impact the physical security of a facility as well as the safety of those who may be inside it, to include employers, employees, visitors and guests. Preparing for any type of crisis or emergency is a shared responsibility within an organization; preparedness efforts can greatly reduce the risks of incidents for your organization. The below checklist has been developed to assist organizations in preparing for potential civil disturbances.
The use of a vehicle as a weapon in a terrorist attack is not new. Terrorist incidents and violent extremist propaganda demonstrate that the use of vehicles as a weapon continues to be of interest by those wishing to cause harm. Attacks of this nature require minimal capability, but can have a devastating impact in crowded places with low levels of visible security.
As a leader in your community, it is important that you are present, known to your stakeholders and accessible. This may also make you susceptible to unwanted or potentially malicious targeting. SCN has identified the following best practices which can support efforts to protect yourself, your identity, and your community
A visual reminder for keeping your facility secure.
A mass gathering occurs when a large number of people come together in a particular location for a specific purpose. These locations, especially those associated with large crowds, could be an attractive target for terrorism and other crimes. If everyone plays their part, we can keep our neighborhoods, communities, and the nation safe against the threats we face.
