Beyond the Front Door: Protecting Jewish Atlanta Online
September 4, 2026
“Everyone is affected by risks online.”
For Mile Brosas, Deputy Community Security Director for Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta, it’s a simple statement that reflects a growing reality. As technology evolves, so do the threats facing our community. Keeping Jewish Atlanta safe no longer means focusing only on physical security. It also means helping people protect themselves in the digital world.
That’s why the Secure Community Network (SCN) recently launched its new Digital Safety Fundamentals course, a free training that equips individuals and organizations with practical tools to protect themselves from scams, phishing attempts, identity theft and other online threats.
“It’s a trend that, with the advancements in technology, has been growing for the past several years,” Brosas said. “Everyone is affected by it.”
Atlanta didn’t wait for the finished product.
When SCN began developing the Digital Safety Fundamentals course, Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta volunteered to become one of the program’s pilot communities. By testing the course before its national launch and providing feedback to SCN, Atlanta helped shape a resource that will now benefit Jewish communities across North America.
The need is clear. Every day, cybercriminals find new ways to impersonate trusted organizations, steal personal information and target individuals of every age and background. While older adults are often viewed as the most vulnerable, Brosas says no one is immune.
“It’s a threat that has no discrimination. It goes after everyone,” Brosas said. “People should not feel embarrassed or ashamed. People from all walks of life are taken in every day.”
Unlike many cybersecurity trainings offered only through employers, SCN’s Digital Safety Fundamentals course is available free to the entire Jewish Atlanta community. Participants learn practical habits they can use immediately, from recognizing phishing emails and fake websites to creating stronger passwords, protecting personal data and identifying the latest online scams.
The course also reflects one of SCN’s greatest strengths: bringing together expertise from law enforcement, government agencies and security professionals across North America.
“We take the latest information, the latest trends and best practices and incorporate all of that into the course,” Brosas said. “Even coming from a law enforcement background, there were several things that were new to me that I learned from.”
Keeping Jewish Atlanta safe has always meant preparing for emerging threats. Today, those threats exist both in our buildings and on our screens. Thanks to Federation’s partnership with SCN, and Atlanta’s willingness to help shape new security resources, our community is better prepared for whatever comes next.
Explore the Digital Safety Fundamentals course and SCN’s full training catalog.