Mitigating the Threat of Terrorist-Initiated Arson Attacks on Wildland-Urban Interface Areas
Published: January 27, 2022
Provides awareness of the threat of arson at the wildland-urban interface, as well as planning and response considerations for first responders
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.
IED Manufacturing Components
Published: October 26, 2021
Aids in visual recognition and establish a baseline understanding of materials and equipment associated with manufacturing Homemade Explosives (HME)/Improvised Explosives (IE) or constructing IEDs.
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.
Identifying and Preventing Illicit Use of Cryptocurrency by Terrorists
Published: September 23, 2021
Provides a basic overview of cryptocurrency and its potential use by terrorists.
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.
Awareness of Illicit Cryptomining-Related Activities May Improve Detection
Published: September 27, 2021
Raises awareness of illicit crypto mining-related activities and provides best practices to protect against such activity.
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.
Awareness of Violent Extremist Tactics To Defeat Physical Security Can Improve Response
Published: September 17, 2021
Highlights the types of tactics threat actors may use to overcome operational or physical security barriers particularly at a building or government facility.
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.