Technology

What We Do

 

Tech Sector Outreach: Identifying Violent Extremist Indicators and Reporting Mechanisms for Online Service Providers

 

Published: Nov 21, 2025

 

This product is intended as a reference for the most common mobilization indicators that may be observed by online service providers.

 

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JCAT Mission

 

The Joint Counterterrorism Assessment Team (JCAT) is a collaboration by NCTC, DHS, FBI, state, local, tribal, and territorial government personnel to improve information sharing and enhance public safety. The First Responder's Toolbox is an ad hoc, unclassified reference aid intended to promote counterterrorism coordination among federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial government authorities and partnerships with private sector officials in deterring, preventing, disrupting, and responding to terrorist attacks.

 

 

 

Evaluating and Responding to Violent Extremist Hoax Threats

 

Published: Nov 8, 2024

 

This product is assists public safety officials and other security stakeholders in detecting, evaluating, responding to, and mitigating violent extremist hoax threats and online harassment tactics.

 

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JCAT Mission

 

The Joint Counterterrorism Assessment Team (JCAT) is a collaboration by NCTC, DHS, FBI, state, local, tribal, and territorial government personnel to improve information sharing and enhance public safety. The First Responder's Toolbox is an ad hoc, unclassified reference aid intended to promote counterterrorism coordination among federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial government authorities and partnerships with private sector officials in deterring, preventing, disrupting, and responding to terrorist attacks.

 

Emerging Technologies and Possible Malign Uses by Terrorists

 

Published: July 19, 2024

 

Warns first responders of the potential impact of emerging technologies on terrorist tactics, techniques, and procedures, and provides recommendations for preparedness and response.

 

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JCAT Mission

 

The Joint Counterterrorism Assessment Team (JCAT) is a collaboration by NCTC, DHS, FBI, state, local, tribal, and territorial government personnel to improve information sharing and enhance public safety. The First Responder's Toolbox is an ad hoc, unclassified reference aid intended to promote counterterrorism coordination among federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial government authorities and partnerships with private sector officials in deterring, preventing, disrupting, and responding to terrorist attacks.

 

Potential Malign Uses of Extended-Reality Technologies

 

Published: Nov 8, 2024

 

Highlights potential use of Extended-Reality technologies by terrorist actors and offers considerations to public safety officials regarding this immersive virtual space

 

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JCAT Mission

 

The Joint Counterterrorism Assessment Team (JCAT) is a collaboration by NCTC, DHS, FBI, state, local, tribal, and territorial government personnel to improve information sharing and enhance public safety. The First Responder's Toolbox is an ad hoc, unclassified reference aid intended to promote counterterrorism coordination among federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial government authorities and partnerships with private sector officials in deterring, preventing, disrupting, and responding to terrorist attacks.

 

Violent Extremists’ Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence

 

Published: May 6, 2024

 

Provides insight for public safety officials about possible violent extremists’ malicious use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and is intended to highlight potential planning, policy, training, and investigative considerations.

 

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JCAT Mission

 

The Joint Counterterrorism Assessment Team (JCAT) is a collaboration by NCTC, DHS, FBI, state, local, tribal, and territorial government personnel to improve information sharing and enhance public safety. The First Responder's Toolbox is an ad hoc, unclassified reference aid intended to promote counterterrorism coordination among federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial government authorities and partnerships with private sector officials in deterring, preventing, disrupting, and responding to terrorist attacks.

National Counterintelligence and Security Center