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Cyber Security Awareness Month – CHIME Information Bulletin Valuable Resources from the FBI Available for Your Organization

Date

Tue, Oct 1, 2024, 04:00 AM

Valuable Resources from the FBI Available for Your Organization

The FBI is the lead federal agency for investigating cyber-attacks and intrusions. They collect and share intelligence and engage with victims while working to unmask those committing malicious cyber activities, wherever they are.


For Healthcare Organizations, working with the FBI before, during and after a cyber incident can be an important part of protecting your organization at critical time.


NOTE – Organizations may engage many government and private-sector resources relating to cyber threats/vulnerabilities and cyber-attacks. This informational bulletin discusses how to work with the FBI.



Recommended Steps (Related Resource Links Below):

Establish a relationship with the FBI now:

• Explore all the ways that the FBI works with individual businesses

• Meet with your local FBI Field Office and build a relationship

• Monitor official information from the FBI

• Determine how you will engage the FBI during an incident and make a plan


Contact the FBI during an incident:

• Report the incident immediately at the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center

• Leverage FBI resources, locally and nationally, according to your plan.


FBI Resources:

About the FBI’s Cyber Crime Division and its mission


How the FBI Works with Businesses


About the FBI Cyber Task Force and Connecting with them in your Region:


Infraguard Industry Partnership

InfraGard is a partnership between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and members of the private sector for the protection of U.S. Critical Infrastructure. Through seamless collaboration, InfraGard connects owners and operators within critical infrastructure to the FBI, to provide education, information sharing, networking, and workshops on emerging technologies and threats. InfraGard’s membership includes: business executives, entrepreneurs, lawyers, security personnel, military and government officials, IT professionals, academia and state and local law enforcement—all dedicated to contributing industry-specific insight and advancing national security.

Hear from the FBI Infraguard Team


Reporting Cyber Crime

The Internet Crime Complaint Center, or IC3, is the Nation’s central hub for reporting cyber crime (run by the FBI).


How the FBI Investigates: About the FBI’s National Cyber Investigative Joint Task Force


FBI Monitors Incidents Nationwide

  • The FBI’s CyWatch tracks incident and communicates with Law Enforcement


FBI Guidance to Victims of Cyber Incidents on SEC Reporting Requirements


FBI Cyber News and Alerts



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