Acts of targeted violence against houses of worship are a real—and potentially growing—problem in the United States and a top priority for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). As the Nation’s risk advisor, CISA has prepared the Mitigating Attacks on Houses of Worship – Security Guide based on original analysis to help houses of worship develop a comprehensive security strategy to mitigate future incidents.

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These security options will not deter every threat to a house of worship, but a comprehensive approach offers the best solution to protect people, property, and data from an attack. Houses of worship should tailor this knowledge to the needs of their communities while maintaining the open and welcoming atmosphere that makes houses of worship a critical part of the social fabric of the United States.