Weekly Security Sprint EP 176. Marching toward election day with hostile events and MDM

<p>On this week&#39;s Security Sprint, Dave and Andy covered the following topics:</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Opening:</strong></p><p>• We’re making some changes to the SUN video edition and will briefly pause video delivery. We look forward to returning soon with a new and improved format highlighting the SUN’s top stories in a way that’s easy to share with your team!</p><p>• The Value of InfraGard: A Board Member’s Perspective — Gate 15 — 30 Sep 2026</p><p>• (TLP:CLEAR) WaterISAC Partners with Cyware to Strengthen Threat Intelligence Sharing for the Water Sector</p><p>• Insider Threats in the Water Sector: A Growing and Underestimated Risk — Sam Houston State University Institute for Homeland Security — Sep 2026. Gate 15’s Alec Davison and David Pounder developed a new report examining insider threats as a growing and often underestimated risk to the water and wastewater sector, emphasizing that the threat extends beyond malicious employees to negligent users, contractors, vendors, and other trusted individuals with authorized access. </p><p>• (TLP:CLEAR) WaterISAC’s Quarterly Water Sector Incident Summary, April to June 2026 – Executive Summary </p><p>• Securing Water and Wastewater Operational Technology Environments — NIST — 01 Oct 2026</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Main Topics:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Hate, Extremism &amp; Terrorism: </strong>Three Arrested in Mobile for Alleged Threats Against the President — FBI — 02 Oct 2026. The FBI’s Mobile Division, working with the U.S. Secret Service and multiple federal, state, local, and university partners, arrested three individuals for allegedly making threatening communications directed toward the president of the United States. </p><p>• Georgia man arrested for alleged threat to kill Hegseth, family if Pentagon chief didn’t kill Chabad Jews </p><p>• Man arrested, accused in plot to attack Texas Capitol building, DPS says </p><p>• Places of Worship are Increasingly Being Targeted by Far-Right Extremists </p><p>• Iran hackers offer bounty for Americans: $15K if alive, $2.5K if dead </p><p>• Two men charged with suspected terror plot targeting Jewish Community in Manchester </p><p>• The 10 Priorities Every Church Security Team Should Have, and every security team should consider! </p><p>• Full Senate Passes Measure to Reauthorize Federal Terrorism Insurance Backstop </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Russia! Hijacking Trusted Media Brands: </strong>Russia’s Favorite Disinformation Tactic Against the West Surged