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Security resources for Jewish nonprofits
Security information can be overwhelming. That’s why CJP’s Communal Security Initiative (CSI) has curated a free library of trusted security resources for Jewish nonprofits. Use them to help your organization prepare your teams and protect your people.
Security training videos
Every second matters in an active shooter situation. Use these resources to train your team to respond with confidence and coordination.
This FBI training video demonstrates how to respond to an active shooter: Evacuate if possible, hide if escape isn’t safe, and fight as a last resort to survive.
Cybersecurity resources
Protecting your organization’s information is an essential part of protecting your people. These resources help you build stronger digital defenses and respond effectively to cyber threats.
Discover ways to improve your organization’s cybersecurity. CJP’s Communal Security Initiative and experts in the field discuss proactive risk prevention through assessments, training, and resources amid a rapidly evolving threat landscape.
Tools, resources, and campaigns to help people understand cyber threats and take steps to stay safe online.
Best practices for safe social media use, from managing privacy settings to reducing exposure of sensitive information.
Learn practical ways nonprofits can reduce cyber risk and strengthen cybersecurity practices.
How to secure web browsers and defend against viruses, from standardizing browser use and blocking malicious ads to isolating browsing activity.
Essential cybersecurity best practices, including updating systems, using security software, managing access, and training users.
Explore free online cybersecurity training tools designed to help staff recognize and prevent common cyber threats.
Everything you need to help your employees create a secure work-from-home environment in the new remote work world.
Access a free library of customizable cybersecurity and information security policy templates designed to help organizations quickly create, document, and implement key security policies and best practices.
Cybersecurity tools, checklists, and guidance designed to help Jewish organizations protect digital systems and strengthen overall information security practices.
Emergency planning procedures
When a crisis hits, having a plan makes all the difference. CJP has gathered these resources to help Jewish nonprofits build clear emergency plans and prepare volunteers to respond with confidence.
This white paper offers a framework for synagogues weighing the risks and policy considerations of allowing congregants to carry firearms.
Practical recommendations to help Jewish organizations strengthen safety, preparedness, and community security practices.
Effective security doesn’t have to be expensive. This checklist covers practical measures you can put in place to strengthen your safety without significant financial investment.
The essentials of recognizing and reporting suspicious behavior, including what to look for and how to respond.
This overview provides a high-level look at active shooter incidents, including a list of actions to take during an active shooter attack.
Learn about the growing threat of vehicle ramming attacks, including how they happen, what warning signs to look for, and steps your organization can take to reduce risk.
This white paper provides a roadmap for Jewish organizations to evaluate, build, and manage a private security program, with practical guidance on hiring, training, and oversight.
Every organization is different. This manual helps you build a security plan that fits your people, your space, and your needs.
Key actions for planning, coordination, communication, and maintaining readiness in the first 24 hours.
Greeters and ushers can be an important part of your security plan to help keep spaces both welcoming and secure. Learn how to welcome guests warmly while staying alert to suspicious behavior and supporting your organization’s emergency response procedures.
Virtual meetings are essential, but they come with security risks. This guide explains key settings, risks to watch for, and best practices to keep your meetings protected from disruption or unauthorized access.
Security for special events, Shabbat, and holidays
Large gatherings and high-visibility moments like Shabbat, holidays, and special events require security plans that balance openness with safety. These resources can help your organization prepare.
A step-by-step framework for event organizers to assess risk levels and coordinate with law enforcement to plan safer, well-prepared events.
Assess your organization’s risk, coordinate with security partners, and implement appropriate safety measures.
Explore the risks associated with mass gatherings, highlighting common threat tactics and potential vulnerabilities.
Forms and tools for planning events and managing event security, including defining roles, organizing floor plans, and collaborating with law enforcement.
Practical procedures for conducting bag checks at public venues, including staffing, screening methods, and communication protocols to maintain a safe and efficient entry process.
Practical advice on coordinating with law enforcement, setting expectations for staff, and avoiding escalation.
Suspicious incident resources and reporting
Staying safe starts with knowing what to look for. These resources help Jewish nonprofits recognize suspicious activity and identify warning signs of potential threats.
Use this form to confidentially report an incident of antisemitism, bias, or hate. Filing a report contributes to tracking and prevention efforts.
The most common indicators of terrorism-related suspicious activity, what to look for, and how to report it.
Learn how to identify and safely respond to suspicious letters or packages using FBI-recommended safety procedures.
Step-by-step guidance for responding to a bomb threat, including how to gather critical information from the caller.
Comprehensive guidance on preparing for, assessing, and responding to bomb threats, including staff roles, threat evaluation, and evacuation or shelter-in-place decisions.
Recognize suspicious activity before it becomes a threat, with clear indicators and real-world examples of potential terrorism or criminal planning.
Step-by-step guidance for documenting the situation, gathering critical details, and notifying law enforcement.
Guidance on how to prepare for, assess, and respond to bomb threats to reduce risk and ensure a safe, organized response.
Coordinated response procedures for bomb threats, from notifying emergency services to making clear, quick decisions to keep people safe.
Ready to level up your security?
Jewish nonprofits are CJP’s partners in building a strong and vibrant community. We want to help protect all the important work you do. CSI’s free training courses give your team the knowledge and skills to stay safe and prepared.