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Weekly Security Sprint EP 48. Physical Security Galore! Jan 09, 2024

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In this Week's Security Sprint, Dave and Andy talked about the following topics: New! Venue Security, The IAVM Podcast Series: Mark Herrera on leadership, resilience and partnership. In this inaugural episode of Venue Security, The IAVM Podcast Series, Andy Jabbour talks with Mark Herrera, Director of Education for the International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM). Physical Security Incidents and Challenges Motive sought for mass shooting at Prague university that left more than a dozen dead 1 killed, 5 injured by Iowa school shooter on the first day after winter break FBI calls bomb threats that led to brief lockdowns and evacuations of some state capitols a hoax Bomb Hoaxes and ‘Swatting’ Attempts Target Public Officials as 2024 Begins CA synagogues on high alert after receiving threatening emails Suspects held over alleged Argentina parcel plot Blasts kill nearly 100 at slain commander Soleimani's memorial; Iran vows revenge Islamic State claims responsibility for deadly Iran attack, Tehran vows revenge CAIR: Join the Jan. 13th ‘March on Washington for Gaza’ in Washington, D.C. Groups plan massive march for Gaza cease-fire in DC next week. The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and other organizers will begin the Gaza solidarity event at the National Mall on Jan. 13 at 1 p.m., gathering near the Washington Monument. CISA: Personal Security Considerations Action Guide. This action guide provides actionable recommendations and resources intended to prevent and mitigate threats to a critical infrastructure worker’s personal safety. Election Season Challenges FBI Washington Field Office Marks Third Anniversary of January 6 Violence at the U.S. Capitol A quarter of Americans believe FBI instigated Jan. 6, Post-UMD poll finds Pence dismisses conspiracy theory FBI instigated Jan. 6 attack Quick Hits: Enduring Threats! Multiple Hazard Storm Impacting the Central and Southern U.S. Exceptional winter storm to bring travel woes as it wallops central and eastern US President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Rhode Island Disaster Declaration NOAA: Get your snow smarts on: 9 forecast tools you can use; Find out if rain, snow, sleet and hail are coming your way Ransomware. TribalHub: Ransomware Resilience Best Practices. British Library ransomware cyber attack ‘set to cost £7million’ The State of Ransomware in the U.S.: Report and Statistics 2023 Xerox says subsidiary XBS U.S. breached after ransomware gang leaks data After injecting cancer hospital with ransomware, crims threaten to swat patients LockBit leveraging vulnerable drivers to disable security solutions in latest campaigns Motor Mouth: Ransomware is coming for the auto industry PS99, hopes for free diamonds leads to ransomware The Week in Ransomware - January 5th 2024 - Secret decryptors Law firm that handles data breaches was hit by data breach San Bernardino housing authority cyberattack affected nearly 19,000 people At Least 141 Were Hospitals Directly Affected by Ransomware Attacks in 2023 Electronic Ransomware Zeppelin ransomware source code sold for $500 on hacking forum Uncovering Rhysida and their activities Ransomware Roundup - 8base Albabat Ransomware Another covid wave hits U.S. as JN.1 becomes dominant variant. COVID Mask Mandates Return to Hospitals in Five States FBI PSA: Chinese Police Imposters Incorporate Aggressive Tactics to Target U.S.-Based Chinese Community. Ukraine says Russia hacked web cameras to spy on targets in Kyiv

Venue Security, The IAVM Podcast Series EP 1: Mark Herrera on leadership, resilience and partnership Jan 08, 2024

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In this inaugural episode of Venue Security, The IAVM Podcast Series, Andy Jabbour talks with Mark Herrera, Director of Education for the International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM). In the discussion we address:

Mark’s background.
We introduce this new podcast series.
Leadership & Team Engagement.
Building Resilience.
Building Partnerships.
What’s on Mark’s mind.

Venue Security, The IAVM Podcast Series is our newest podcast as Gate 15’s founder and Managing Director, Andy Jabbour, hosts short interviews with venue safety and security experts from the International Association of Venue Managers’ (IAVM) Venue Safety and Security Committee (VSSC) and other special guests from the IAVM community.

Weekly Security Sprint 47. New SEC rules, AI, embezzlement, ransomware and more. Dec 18, 2023

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In this week's Security Sprint, Dave and Andy talk about the following topics: Happy Holidays and Happy New Cyber Incident Reporting Requirements! New SEC cyber rules are about to go into effect. Expect some bumps Justice Department Issues Guidelines in Response to National Security and Public Safety Exemption in SEC Rule FCC Approves Major Updates to Data Breach Notification Rules CISOs Gear Up For Compliance with SEC Cyber Regulation Main Topics: AI threats and terrorism. https://gnet-research.org/2023/12/15/artificial-intelligence-as-a-terrorism-enabler-understanding-the-potential-impact-of-chatbots-and-image-generators-on-online-terrorist-activities/ Seasonal Security Reminders Denmark, Germany, Netherlands arrest 7 terror suspects, including alleged Hamas members, authorities say. FBI PSA: Threat of Violence Likely Heightened Throughout Winter. ‘Exponential increase’ in antisemitic swatting threats in US this weekend DHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships Invitation: Non-Profit Security Grant Program FY2024 Winter Webinar Series + Other DHS Resources 13-year-old accused of plotting mass shooting at Canton Jewish synagogue Juvenile Arrested for Conducting Swatting Attacks Targeting Synagogues and Other Institutions UK NPSA: Social Media Auditors. Embezzlement. Cardinal found guilty of embezzlement in Vatican ‘trial of the century’ Ransomware & Cyber Threat Updates Another Record-Breaking Month for Ransomware: November Up 110% YoY eCrime Cybersecurity Advisory: Karakurt Data Extortion Group GRIT Ransomware Report: November 2023 Malwarebytes: Ransomware review: December 2023 3 Ways Threat Actors Will Kick Off the New Year, According to Corvus Intel Vulnerabilities Now Top Initial Access Route For Ransomware Spider-Man And Wolverine Devs Hit By Alleged Ransomware Attack [Update] French Authorities Arrested a Russian National For His Role In The Hive Ransomware Operation Hackers Popped a Porn Site for Inflation Fetishists Quick Hits Earth had its warmest November on record; 2023 still on track to be the globe’s warmest year recorded Former Special Agent in Charge of the New York FBI Counterintelligence Division Sentenced to 50 Months for Conspiring to Violate U.S. Sanctions on Russia. Recorded Future: Aggressive Malign Influence Threatens to Shape US 2024 Elections China’s cyber army is invading critical U.S. services Multistakeholder cooperation to protect water sector from growing threats See Something Say Something Campaign: Everyone Plays a Role in “If You See Something, Say Something®.” The Case for Memory Safe Roadmaps CISA and Partners Release Advisory on Russian SVR-affiliated Cyber Actors Exploiting CVE-2023-42793 Operation Blacksmith: Lazarus targets organizations worldwide using novel Telegram-based malware written in DLang CISA Releases Social Media Threat Guidance for School Staff and Authorities Infographic Intelligence Sharing is Caring: Collective Defense for a Safer Nation NSA Releases Recommendations to Mitigate Software Supply Chain Risks Statement by Marc Rogers on the CTI League

The Gate 15 Interview EP 41. Cyware’s Tom Stockmeyer on info sharing, threat intel, collective defense, popcorn and The Big House Dec 18, 2023

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In this episode of The Gate 15 Interview, Andy Jabbour welcomes Tom Stockmeyer, Cyware’s Director, Enterprise East, ISAC's and Federal. Cyber security leader with experience in helping threat sharing communities such as ISACs and ISAOs and their Member companies improve the fidelity of their intel and accelerate threat intel sharing amongst Members. Tom served in the Marine Corps from 1979 to 1983. He has an MBA from the Michael Coles School of Business, Kennesaw University. Tom has held several executive positions, has served on numerous technology Boards.

Tom on LinkedIn.

In the discussion we address:

Tom’s background from the Marine Corps to technology, entrepreneurship, to Cyware.
Information Sharing successes and challenges, ISACs, ISAOs and Cyware helping to secure organizations across the Fortune 1000 and more.
Challenges to effective info sharing.
A shoutout to the good work being done at Aviation ISAC.
Cyware, continuous innovation and automated collective defense.
Long weekends and holiday threats.
We play Three Questions and talk microwave food, the Marines, classic rock, classic movies and more!

A few references mentioned in or relevant to our discussion include:

Cyware
Intelligence Sharing is Caring: Collective Defense for a Safer Nation, an article in HS Today by Cyware CEO Anuj Gul, 13 Dec 2023
Cyware Intel Exchange (CTIX)
Cyware Collaborate (CSAP)
Cyware Solutions for ISACs, ISAOs, and CERTs
The Gate 15 Interview: Jeff Troy, President, Aviation ISAC, on public service, cybersecurity, understanding threats (and… colonizing the ocean?)

Nerd Out EP 43: Reviewing security predictions, and security news of the year Dec 13, 2023

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In the latest episode of Nerd Out Dave welcomes back his old Risk Roundtable partners as Jennifer Lyn Walker makes time way from her media tour to join Andy Jabbour on a special year-end review. Dave takes the gang through some of the security predictions for 2023 and determine if they hit the mark, were slightly off target, or missed the target. Then they looked at the top security news of the year ranging from ransomware to casino breaches and geopolitical events.

Weekly Security Sprint EP 46. Hostile Events, Scams, Cyber Threats, and the Weatherman Dec 12, 2023

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The following topics were discussed during this week's Security Sprint. US critical infrastructure sector faces cyber threats surge in 2023, calls for urgent action, enhanced measureswith input from Denise Anderson, President and CEO of the Health Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Health-ISAC), and Gate 15’s own Jennifer Lyn Walker, in her capacity as Director of Infrastructure Cyber Defense for WaterISAC UNLV Shooting. https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/unlv-shooting-12-06-23/index.html DHS Releases Physical Security Performance Goals for Faith-Based Communities. Building on longstanding efforts and redoubling work to support faith-based communities in response to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), released new resources to help houses of worship and other faith-based organizations enhance their security. These Physical Security Performance Goals – modeled after the successful Cybersecurity Performance Goals – are a collection of cost-effective actions specifically tailored for faith-based organizations that can be implemented to reduce risk without sacrificing accessibility. Severe Weather. Winter weather. https://www.newsweek.com/winter-storms-warnings-states-snow-wind-1851154 Tornados. https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/2023/12/09/tennessee-tornadoes-clarksville-springfield-nashville-madison-hendersonville-fatalities-severe-storm/71866438007/ Scams. FBI Warning. https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/norfolk/news/fbi-warning-tis-the-season-for-holiday-scams FTC Warning.https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2023/11/stay-scam-free-no-matter-how-far-away-you-roam Cybersecurity Publications. The Record at Recorded Future: FBI explains how companies can delay SEC cyber incident disclosures CrowdStrike: How Malicious Insiders Use Known Vulnerabilities Against Their Organizations Trend Micro’s 2023 Review: Reflecting on Cybersecurity Trends Quick Hits Texas Bomb Threats. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/statewide-bomb-threat-hoax-hits-texas-schools/ar-AA1ldyG2 ORC. https://homeland.house.gov/hearing/from-festive-cheer-to-retail-fear-addressing-organized-retail-crime/ FEMA Advisory: FEMA’s National Preparedness Report Highlights Cyber Security, Building Codes and Individual Preparedness for a Resilient Nation Google’s Year in Search CISA: Cybersecurity Performance Goals: Assessing How CPGs Help Organizations Reduce Cyber Risk CISA and International Partners Release Advisory on Russia-based Threat Actor Group, Star Blizzard Two Russian Nationals Working with Russia’s Federal Security Service Charged with Global Computer Intrusion Campaign Apple Report: 2.6 billion personal records compromised by data breaches in past two years — underscoring need for end‑to‑end encryption Forescout Vedere Labs discloses 21 new vulnerabilities affecting OT/IoT routers Sellafield nuclear site hacked by groups linked to Russia and China Ministers pressed by Labour over cyber-attack at Sellafield by foreign group Britain dismisses report claiming Sellafield nuclear site hacking, says no malware exists on our system Burglaries at over 40 Denver-area marijuana dispensaries lead to charges for members of two organized crime groups Police Log: Man Arrested for Armed Robbery at Dispensary, Employee Busted for Stealing Packages Suspect charged in break-in at Ferndale cannabis store 'Horrifying': Store clerk kicked unconscious in string of violent cannabis robberies Why was the Ontario Cannabis Store sitting on a CA$500 million cash stockpile?

Weekly Security Sprint EP 45. Physical Security incidents, geo-political considerations, weather updates, and more. Dec 05, 2023

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In this week's Security Sprint, Dave and Andy talk about the following topics.

TribalHub's Fall 2023 Magazine is Here!
ZeroFox Unspoken Security Podcast: Build Diverse Teams...or Die! In this episode of Unspoken Security, AJ Nash and Errol Weiss - Chief Security Officer for the Health Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Health-ISAC) - talk about the importance of building diverse intelligence teams. They share their insights on the evolution of program and team building over the last decade (or more) and focus on how the exponential growth of hybrid and remote work as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic has changed our world.

Terrorism & Extremism

Former U.S. Marine Pleads Guilty to Firebombing a Planned Parenthood Clinic. https://www.justice.gov/usao-cdca/pr/former-us-marine-pleads-guilty-firebombing-planned-parenthood-clinic-orange-county-and
19-Year-Old Charged with 13 Counts of Interstate Threats. https://www.justice.gov/usao-pr/pr/19-year-old-victoria-gabriela-rodriguez-morales-charged-13-counts-interstate-threats
On the Release of the 2022 Country Reports on Terrorism
US Department of State: Country Reports on Terrorism 2022
German Police Arrest Islamist Teens Planning Attack on Christmas Market, Synagogue
‘Goal is at least 20 people’: Teen arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot up church in comments on YouTube videos about Pulse nightclub massacre
Dozens of Troops Suspected of Advocating Overthrow of US Government, New Pentagon Extremism Report Says
'Can't wait for the innocent to die': Man arrested for terrifying bomb threats via 911 texts

Severe Weather

Geopolitics & Cascading Effects

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Weekly Security Sprint EP 44. False alarms, scams, holiday risks and more! Nov 28, 2023

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In this week's Security Sprint, Dave and Jen talk about the following topics: Buffalo Border Explosion: https://abc7chicago.com/niagara-falls-rainbow-bridge-explosion-border/14100486/ Scams and Black E-commerce threats. FBI Report. https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/elpaso/news/fbi-el-paso-warns-of-not-so-jolly-holiday-scams How to shop online safely. https://www.cyber.gc.ca/en/guidance/how-shop-online-safely-itsap00071 Thanksgiving Cyber feast: Safeguarding against seasonal scams. https://cybersecurity.att.com/blogs/security-essentials/thanksgiving-cyber-feast-safeguarding-against-seasonal-scams ‘Tis the Season for Cybercrime: What to Watch for and How to Protect Yourself. https://www.fortinet.com/blog/industry-trends/protecting-yourself-against-cybercrime-this-season Black Friday & Cyber Monday | A Guide to Avoiding Cyber Scams During the Holiday. https://www.sentinelone.com/blog/black-friday-cyber-monday-a-guide-to-avoiding-cyber-scams-during-the-holidays/ The dark side of Black Friday: decoding cyberthreats around the year’s biggest shopping season. https://securelist.com/black-friday-cyberthreat-report-2023/111076/ How to stay protected on the web this holiday season. https://www.zscaler.com/blogs/product-insights/how-stay-protected-web-holiday-season Black Friday & Cyber Monday Ecommerce Security Threats. https://blog.sucuri.net/2023/11/ecommerce-security-black-friday-cyber-monday-threats.html Guide to Retail Security: Protecting Against Cyber and Physical Threats During the Holidays. https://flashpoint.io/blog/2023-holiday-retail-security/ Quick Hits. Shopping Safety. https://fox4kc.com/news/after-shootings-at-kc-area-shopping-centers-police-stress-black-friday-safety/ Vermont Hate-Based Shooting. https://www.cnn.com/2023/11/26/us/palestinian-students-shot-burlington-vermont/index.html Ohio Walmart Shooting. https://abcnews.go.com/US/ohio-walmart-shooting-suspect-motived-racial-extremism-fbi/story?id=105110784&cid=social_twitter_abcn

The Gate 15 Interview EP 40: Akmal Ali on the four core tenants of effective security management, dodging wrenches, and enjoying the Monday mornings! Nov 27, 2023

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In this episode of The Gate 15 Interview, Andy Jabbour welcomes Akmal Ali, Founder & CEO of Aluma and inOrbit. Formerly serving as the Deputy Director of the SAFETY Act program within U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Akmal was a key contributor in expanding the scope of the program, as the department considered how to responsibly leverage the granted protections to further its mission to protect the homeland. These efforts included the expansion of for security services, cybersecurity and venue security-related applications from the private sector. The impact of this expansion is still a hallmark of the program today, as operators of many high-profile venues rely upon and engage with DHS in seeking SAFETY Act protections. At DHS, Akmal participated in extensive intra- and inter-agency collaboration with other government agencies to include the Transportation Security Administration, Customs and Border Protection, Domestic Nuclear Detection Office, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Department of Energy, and the Federal Aviation Administration. As a result of this experience, Akmal was exposed to a wide range of industries and perspectives that helped forge the underlying principles for how Aluma serves its clients today. Since departing DHS in 2011, Akmal has carried those ideals with him as he’s worked some of the country’s most high-profile and innovative companies. Akmal is based in the Washington, DC area. Akmal on LinkedIn. In the discussion we address: Akmal’s background, from Afghanistan to Jacksonville to Washington, D.C. The SAFETY Act, venue security, resilience and risk management Akmal’s companies, Aluma and inOrbit (and the great story of that name) Volunteering with the International Association of Venue Managers, IAVM’s Academy for Venue Safety and Security and serving with “The Avengers of Security Professionals” including Brad Mayne, Mark Herrera, Joe Levy, Alex Keen Akmal shares the four core tenants of effective security management Dodgeball, Patches O'Houlihan, the Detroit Lions and the Jacksonville Jaguars, great pizza, great movies, a dip into the philosophy of Akmal, and more! A few references mentioned in or relevant to our discussion include: Aluma inOrbit DHS: The Office of SAFETY Act Implementation

Weekly Security Sprint EP 43. Workplace Violence, passwords, and security quick hits. Nov 20, 2023

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In this week's Security Sprint, Dave and Andy talk about the following topics: Workplace Violence. CISA: Preventing Workplace Violence: Security Awareness Considerations Infographic. The Preventing Workplace Violence: Security Awareness Considerations Infographic is a new CISA product designed for critical infrastructure leaders, human resources personnel, managers, and workers of any level. Passwords. The worst passwords of 2023 are also the most common, "123456" comes in first. NordPass has published their 2023 edition of the top 200 most common passwords and unsurprisingly very few of the entries are secure. The top 10 can all be cracked in under a second using simple brute-force tools. Dave Round-UP CDC - Flu season. https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/influenza-general/us-flu-activity-continues-rise-steadily Taylor Swift. https://abcnews.go.com/International/Culture/taylor-swift-fan-dies-eras-tour-concert-rio/story?id=105006498 Security guard incident in Canada which was captured on Social Media. FBI IC3 PSA: 2023 Holiday Shopping Scams 2023 Holiday Scam Predictions—Here’s What You Should Know FBI Warns of Scammers Targeting Senior Citizens in Grandparent Scams and Demanding Funds by Wire, Mail, or Couriers Pro Bono Investigations for Elderly Scam Victims Threats to Homeland The Committee on Homeland Security: Worldwide Threats to the Homeland Witness testimony can be found here Director Wray's Opening Statement to the House Committee on Homeland Security. U.S. political violence driven by new breed of ‘grab-bag’ extremists Ransomware CSA - Scattered Spider #StopRansomware: Rhysida Ransomware CISA Releases Update to Royal Ransomware Advisory AlphV files an SEC complaint against MeridianLink for not disclosing a breach to the SEC (2) Quick Hits Faith-Based and Israel-Gaza Related Updates: FB-ISAO Newsletter, v5, Issue 11. Official Tribal-ISAC Announcement: Tribal-ISAC Announces Membership as an Approved Expense of the Tribal Cybersecurity Grant Program CISA turns 5 and looks to the future Critical infrastructure policy rewrite expected to ‘emphasize’ CISA, NSC official says Readout of President Joe Biden’s Meeting with President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China China is using the world’s largest known online disinformation operation to harass Americans, a CNN review finds NCSC Annual Review 2023 - Looking back at the National Cyber Security Centre's seventh year and its key developments and highlights, between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023 CISA: Secure Tomorrow Series Toolkit ACSC and CISA Release Business Continuity in a Box HHS Factsheet: National Climate Assessment 5 Unveiled FCC Adopts Rules to Protect Consumers' Cell Phone Accounts

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