Thursday, March 26, 2015

APRIL 2015 - FREE RESOURCES for SECURITY LEADERS


BELOW is the latest compilation of free resources for your security team. Please review and make use of those that can assist your organization. If you have other resources to add to the list, please share them with us via an email to: erica.harrison@gmail.com

CAR RENTAL SECURITY Contact Information:  
http://www.carrentalsecurity.com/ The website provides
the contact connections for security departments
with the major car rental organizations.   
Since most car rental companies are self-insured, they are concerned with recovering
stolen vehicles, etc. Once your identity has been verified through their process, you may
find the people supporting the website of significant assistance. 

FBI Releases:
ACTIVE SHOOTER STUDY - COVERS INFORMATION TO 2013
 You can view and download the material at:
Over 45% of the incidents took place in commercial sites. 

The N A T I O N A L  P R O T E C T I O N  A N D  P R O G R A M S 
D I R E C T O R A T E | O F F I C E  O F  C Y B E R  A N D  
I N F R A S T R U C T U R E  A N A L Y S I S -
Released an Infrastructure Assessment paper on Water and Sewage Systems.
Good overview, with interesting diagrams and information.
More information available at: OCIA@hq.dhs.gov or visit our Website:www.dhs.gov/office-cyber-infrastructureanalysis.

Free - Online Course on Human Trafficking
www.jpmaweb.com

Justice Planning and Management Associates in partnership of the Upper Midwest Community Policing Institute offers an online course on Human Trafficking. There is no charge for use by law enforcement officers and others across the US. This course helps officers understand the scope of human trafficking and the legal framework in place to address this problem.  Learners can print a certificate of completion that represents four contact hours of training. Over 30,000 have completed this online training to date.
Use website address above to register.

FREE RESOURCES:
A continually updated e-mail source of information is the: Maritime Sector Open Source Week in Review, produced by: New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services Office of Counter Terrorism - Intelligence and Analysis Unit. Contact: John Fusco at: jfusco@dhses.ny.gov 
to get on the email distribution list.
FREE RESOURCES from The Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY):
Get WATCHLINE, the weekly e-publication of the 
Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY)
Reach them at: Watchline@fdny.nyc.gov or (718) 281-8486
Their summary material may be useful in your proposals and presentations.
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PAPER TO CONSIDER READING
PRISON RADICALIZATION IN COUNTY JAILS: 
DISRUPTING TERRORIST ACTS THROUGH INFORMATION SHARING
by Douglas R. Lee, December 2014. Lee contends that in California, when thousands of prisoners were mandated to county jails instead of remaining 
in state prisons, the jails were ill-equipped to deter radicalization
initiatives and didn't have the information-sharing infrastructure in place that
the prisons use to help disrupt radicalization. About 100 pages.
TRENCHANT REPORT:
The latest Trenchant Global Terrorism Methodologies and Trends 
has been released. This compilation is published by Dennis Farrell, 
President of Trenchant. He can be found through LINKEDIN.
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DIGITAL TOOL KIT AVAILABLE at No Charge
to assist in NALOXONE Investigations. Visit:

COMPUTER SECURITY COURSES -
Non-traditional approach to college-level courses on dealing with vulnerability 
assessments,
hacking, network forensics, etc. is available on-line through the Khan Academy. 
Descriptions of Courses, Access to sets of lecture slides (N/C) and more 
detailed information is available at: http://opensecuritytraining.info/Training.html

NEW WHITE PAPER - DOWNLOAD at NO CHARGE 
Killing Advanced Threats in Their Tracks..... https://www.sans.org/reading-room/whitepapers/detection/killing-advanced-threats-tracks-intelligent-approach-attack-prevention-35302. Preventing the CYBER ATTACKS in the first place!
This document was released in July 2014 and is worth taking a look at.
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http://www.njhomelandsecurity.gov/cgi-bin/homelandsecurity/calendar.cgi
Check the New Jersey Homeland Security Calendar for the next Training 
Classes at NO COST (see web address above)
The National Cybersecurity and Communication Integration Center (NCCIC) 
is announcing the start of a new information sharing initiative called the Cobalt Compartment.
The Cobalt Compartment of the US-CERT Portal provides secure access 
to actionable cyber-security information to the global community of 
cyber-security professionals. Through this compartment, the 
NCCIC will share threat indicators and advisory information with public, private, and international partners in the network defense community. 
An individual or organization can request access to the Cobalt 
Compartment by contacting: nccic_partnership@hq.dhs.gov 
Include your name, justification, 
and company or organization affiliation.
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NEW MATERIALS AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD: Higher Education Safety and K-12 School Safety material
Produced by DHS and downloadable at no-cost. 
Use a Google search to locate: DHS - Higher Education Institutions.pdf and DHS - Schools K12.pdf.

There is also a PowerPoint from the FBI. Use a Google search under this title: FBI-Active Shooter Awareness Training.ppt

The following YouTube video, from Parroco Television and its associates,
offers a slightly different perspective. It is a 'very produced' video but worth looking at: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMVzXLsbWmE&feature=youtu.be
There are 3 additional videos listed to the right on that webpage which may also useful for background

SOCIAL MEDIA SMART CARDS.... 
There are a variety of colorful "cards" that offer
tips to help protect privacy on social media. Paste the following
into your browser and check the various items
that show up: 
FB 121211_1800 or G+ 121911_2000 


25 FREE SECURITY AWARENESS COURSES 
Compiled by University of California, Santa Cruz. YOU CAN HAVE YOUR TEAM TAKE THEM NOW. DETAILS AT: http://its.ucsc.edu/security/training/security-training.html
FREE SERIES of videos to help reinforce your security program - and at your fingertips.
Check what's available at:
http://www.sophos.com/en-us/security-news-trends/it-security-dos-and-donts.aspx
Incorporate these short, concise professional videos into your continuing program to enhance IT security.

If your focus is on "Strategy" then you may find a FREE subscription to Infinity Journal useful. Subscriptions available at: www.infinityjournal.com
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Two useful articles if you are doing Active Shooter Training or Analysis:
The first from Colorado Tech University and available via a Google search:
20Active%20Shooter%20Threat%208.20.12.pdf (accessed March 22, 2013)
and from NYPD: Active Shooter | Recommendations and Analysis for Risk Mitigation
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Victory Defense Consulting still runs shooting courses in Colorado with open enrollment. 719-276-0341

DHS can run training at your site for 25 to 125 individuals, depending on how many you can accommodate.
COURSES CAN BE PRESENTED at your LOCATION for FREE!!!!! 
Contact Kevin Peterson to coordinate a course/courses at: 
kevin.peterson1@dhs.gov or 917 710-3642. 

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http://msisac.cisecurity.org/ The Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center incorporates a Center for Internet Security: For upcoming programs and webinars, check: 
webinars: https://msisac.cisecurity.org/webcast/  

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From the Central Florida Intelligence Exchange:
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RISK SELF-ASSESSMENT TOOL - online application to assess security vulnerabilities - free to use.
Purpose: The Risk Self-Assessment Tool (RSAT) is a secure, Web-based application designed to assist  managers of commercial facilities with the identification and management of security vulnerabilities to reduce risk to their facilities. 

The RSAT application uses facility input in combination with threat and consequence estimates to conduct a comprehensive risk assessment and provides users with options for consideration on improving security.
https://rsat.anl.gov/RSAT-Registration/images/,DanaInfo=.artcwvjm9--JxprNxqtuSx3CWyA.a8FN+dhs.gif

 
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For those dealing with gang activity in schools or near your facilities, material from the National Gang Center is available to download from: http://www.nationalgangcenter.gov/


MORE FREE RESOURCES and COURSES For Your TEAM
For addtional material released by the FBI, paste the web address listed below into you browser. There's material for schools, houses of worship, etc. 
Much of it focuses on information we've seen before such as the Run, Hide, Fight, but some may be useful:
The page includes: FREE NEW GUIDES for SCHOOL SAFETY and Dealing with EMERGENCY ISSUES: This 75-page publication was released 6/2013: 
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25 FREE SECURITY AWARENESS COURSES
Compiled by University of California, Santa Cruz.
YOU CAN HAVE YOUR TEAM TAKE THEM NOW!
DETAILS AT: http://its.ucsc.edu/security/training/security-training.html
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If Something Goes Wrong...Also tap into University of California, Santa Cruz for: pre-done alerts and policies that you can adapt for your organization's use at NO CHARGE. 
Alerts include: Email Scam Alerts, Cyber Security Alerts, Technical Alerts
and Prevention Alerts: Prevent Identity Theft, Identity Theft Resources, 
Computer Virus Information, Detecting a Breach
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FREE SERIES of VIDEOS to help reinforce your IT Security program -
Check what's available at: 
You can incorporate these short, concise professional videos into your continuing program to enhance IT security.


FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION:
You can download Michael Chesbro's PDF on: Unique, Concealed & Disguised Weapons 
- Concealments - Escape Techniques - Tactics & Tradecraft. 
TIt's an 85-page document and includes how the Vibe™ Anonymous 
GeoSocial Media app allows text communication to "disappear" from records. (Again, our thanks to Tim McIntyre for sharing the resource.) 
http://www.chesbro.net/images/Catalog_of_Unique_Concealed_Disguised_Weapons_Concealments_Escape_Techniques_Tactics_and_Tradecraft.pdf 

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NEW WHITE PAPER - DOWNLOAD at NO CHARGE 
Killing Advanced Threats in Their Tracks.....
https://www.sans.org/reading-room/whitepapers/detection/killing-advanced-threats-tracks-intelligent-approach-attack-prevention-35302
Preventing the CYBER ATTACKS in the first place!
This document was released in July 2014 and is worth taking a look at.

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UPCOMING CLASSES - NO CHARGE:
http://www.njhomelandsecurity.gov/cgi-bin/homelandsecurity/calendar.cgi
Check the New Jersey Homeland Security Calendar for 
Training Classes at NO COST (see web address above).

HIDTA Training Schedules for a wide variety of programs for all the NEW ENGLAND STATES is listed at:
http://www.nehidta.org/default.aspx/MenuItemID/122/MenuGroup/Home.htm?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1
HIDTA Training Schedules for around the US near you can be located through a 'Google search' for: HIDTA TRAINING 2015 and then add your region or State to the criteria.
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From Tim McIntyre and Ray Powers:
As Relevant NOW as Ever:The  6-Minute U-TUBE video:  RUN. HIDE. FIGHT. Surviving an Active Shooter Event - www.youtube.com
You can also view it through this web address:
How to Survive a Shooter Event - Run, Hide, Fight Video
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For those dealing with gang activity in schools or near your facilities, material from the National Gang Center is available to download from:http://www.nationalgangcenter.gov/
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DHS has a series of free webinars under their Joint Critical Infrastructure program.  Sign-up is free and can be done online. Full details are on the webpages noted below:
https://www.govevents.com/details/10035/joint-critical-infrastructure-partnership-webinar--preparedness
https://www.govevents.com/details/10036/joint-critical-infrastructure-partnership-webinar--cybersecurity-awareness
https://www.govevents.com/details/10038/joint-critical-infrastructure-partnership-webinar--critical-infrastructure-protection
Register for programs of interest to you through the www.govevents.com addresses above.
If you missed a program, check the website to find archives of the programs as well.

Please let us know about free resources and upcoming training and seminars so we can include information here in weeks to come.
Also, copy out the information that is interesting to you. We will highlight several items in the weekly bulletins and only sending out the full listings once in a while.  

Sincerely,
ERICA HARRISON, CPP
ACTION DIGEST from SECURITY DIRECTIONS Magazine



Sunday, January 18, 2015

ACTION DIGEST POSTING 3 - MORE FREE MATERIAL AVAILABLE FOR YOU

The National Cybersecurity and Communication Integration Center (NCCIC) 
is announcing the start of a new information sharing initiative called the Cobalt Compartment.
The Cobalt Compartment of the US-CERT Portal provides secure access to actionable cyber-security information to the global community of cyber-security professionals. Through this compartment, the NCCIC will share threat indicators and advisory information with public, private, and international partners in the network defense community. An individual or organization can request access to the Cobalt Compartment by contacting:
nccic_partnership@hq.dhs.gov Include your name, justification, and company or 

organization affiliation.


NEW MATERIALS AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD: Higher Education Safety and K-12 School Safety material
Produced by DHS and downloadable at no-cost. 
Use a Google search to locate: DHS - Higher Education Institutions.pdf and DHS - Schools K12.pdf.
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There is also a PowerPoint from the FBI. Use a Google search under this title: FBI-Active Shooter Awareness Training.ppt
The following YouTube video, from Parroco Television and its associates,
offers a slightly different perspective. It is a 'very produced' video but worth looking at: 
There are 3 additional videos listed to the right on that webpage which may also useful for background


If your focus is on "Strategy" then you may find a FREE subscription to Infinity Journal
useful. Subscriptions available at:www.infinityjournal.com
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Two useful articles if you are doing Active Shooter Training or Analysis:
The first from Colorado Tech University and available via a Google search:
20Active%20Shooter%20Threat%208.20.12.pdf (accessed March 22, 2013)
and from NYPD: Active Shooter | Recommendations and Analysis for Risk Mitigation


Victory Defense Consulting still runs shooting courses in Colorado on a regular basis. Open enrollment. For information at: (719) 276.0341. OPEN Enrollment Courses include: 
* Concealed Carry Class (Every Month) 
* Survival & Self Defense: Hands - Blades - Bullets 
* Personal Defense - Shotgun / Handgun Class 
* Concealed Carry Tactical Skills Class (2 Days) 
* Precision Rifle Class 

IN YOUR AREA: NEW ENGLAND STATES and OTHER REGIONS:
HIDTA Training Schedules for a wide variety of programs for all the NEW ENGLAND STATES is listed at:
HIDTA Training Schedules for around the US near you can be located through a 
'Google search' for: HIDTA TRAINING 2014 and then add your region or State to the criteria.
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From Tim McIntyre and Ray Powers:
As Relevant NOW as Ever:The  6-Minute U-TUBE video:  RUN. HIDE. FIGHT. 
Surviving an Active Shooter Event - www.youtube.com
You can also view it through this web address:
How to Survive a Shooter Event - Run, Hide, Fight Video


DHS has a series of free webinars under their Joint Critical Infrastructure program.  
Sign-up is free and can be done online. Full details are on the webpages noted below:
Register for programs of interest to you through the www.govevents.com addresses above.
If you missed a program, check the website to find archives of the programs as well.