The United States Attorney’s Office, and federal and state law enforcement have teamed up to investigate cyber crimes, and to educate the public and businesses on ways to help avoid becoming a victim of a cybercrime and what to if they become victimized. If you believe you, your family or your company are a victim of a cybercrime, or are interested in learning more about protecting yourself or your company from cybercrimes, please contact:

Cybercrime Support Network (CSN) by dialing  2-1-1 to report and receive support services for cybercrime and online fraud or victims may report online at: fightcybercrime.org

Rhode Island Fusion Center:  (401) 444-1117 

Rhode Island State Police Joint Cyber Task Force:  (401) 444-1718 or (401) 444-1710.

FBI Cyber Division CYWATCH  24/7 support:  1-855-292-3937 or email CyWatch to report intrusions cywatch@ic.fbi.gov 

United States Secret Service, Providence Resident Agency 24hr: (401) 331-6456

United States Attorney’s Office (401) 709-5042

Online Reporting & Resources

To report internet fraud/phishing: http://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx

DHS cybersecurity resources and information:  http://www.dhs.gov/topic/cybersecurity

To access cyber threat information in the National Cyber Awareness System go to the US Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US CERT): https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas

To join FBI Infragard: https://www.infragard.org/

• Membership includes receiving emails concerning Cyber Threat Updates
• Quarterly meetings with a Cyber Focus

Global Cyber Alliance (GCA)

GCA projects focus on cyber risks and deploys FREE practical, real-world solutions to  improve the security of our cyber ecosystem for individuals and businesses.

The GCA Cybersecurity Toolkit provides Free, simple and effective tools that reduce cyber risk. GCA Quad9 is a free security solution to protect users from accessing known malicious websites.

For access to the GCA Cybersecurity Toolkit and full array of GCA  training resources and step by step tutorials visit:  https://www.globalcyberalliance.org/what-we-do/

For information about federal resources or joining FBI Infragard contact Brian Pires at the U.S. Attorney’s Office at (401) 709-5042.

Cybersecurity 101

Cybersecurity Resources

• Cybersecurity resource center - https://cybersecurityguide.org/resources/
• Cybersecurity career paths - https://cybersecurityguide.org/careers/
• Cybersecurity certifications - https://cybersecurityguide.org/programs/cybersecurity-certifications/

 The guides above, and dozens of other cybersecurity education-related resources, are available for free at cybersecurityguide.org.