Resource Library

Best-practice guidance documents, training materials, security protocols and checklists, and templates, and more– all developed by leading experts in communal security.

DISCLAIMER: These guidelines are for informational purposes only. Secure Community Network advises seeking professional security advice tailored to your situation. SCN makes no representation, guarantee, or warranty that adopting any recommendation presented here will ensure that your facility or users will be invulnerable to attack or crime. SCN shall not have any liability because of any decision by you to adopt or not adopt any part of these guidelines. These guidelines are copyrighted property of SCN and may not be copied, reproduced, republished, posted, transmitted, distributed, or changed without the prior written permission of SCN.

Featured Resources

Informational One Pager
SCN Overview One-Pager

February 21, 2025 Abigail Miller

We are a team of intelligence, law enforcement, homeland security, and military professionals, recognized as the community’s official liaison to federal law enforcement, and the only faith-based nonprofit with a direct line to the FBI.
White Paper
Firearms and the Faithful

January 2, 2020 Abigail Miller

Across America, Jewish communities are on heightened alert and are wondering what role armed security should play in their security plans.
White Paper
Private Security

April 28, 2022 Abigail Miller

Does hiring a private security firm make your Jewish organization safer?

Informational One Pager
Video Conference Best Practices

September 27, 2024 Chris Heuberger

As many Jewish organizations transition events to online forums, internet-hosted events, and remote working, SCN has compiled the below best-practice tips, specific to the Zoom Video Conference platform, to assist organizations and event sponsors in providing a safe and welcoming virtual space. Other platforms may have similar capabilities.
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Checklist
Cyber Security Checklist

September 27, 2024 Abigail Miller

What is Cyber Security? A set of principles and practices designed to safeguard your computing assets and online information against threats. Why is Cyber Security important? Studies consistently show that 85-95% of cyber security incidents/data breaches are attributable to "end users" or human error. As individuals and organizations, we have a critical role to play in the security of our data, personal information and systems.
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Checklist
Personal Cyber Security Considerations

October 27, 2023 Abigail Miller

Cyber security is a set of principles and practices designed to safeguard your computer assets and personal information against threats. SCN has developed this list to provide a strong cyber security baseline for individuals to diminish the likelihood of falling victim to a cyber-attack by implementing internet hygiene best practices.
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Informational One Pager
Social Media Awareness

September 27, 2020 Abigail Miller

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.
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Informational One Pager
How To Spot A Phishing Scam

August 27, 2020 Abigail Miller

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.
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