Order Free Government Publications

It is often possible to obtain free publications and security awareness material from government agencies. Here are just a few government agencies from which you can order free publications. These publications are available as both a printed product and a downloadable product (i.e. PDF file).

I have listed just a few examples of the publications available, but if you search these web-sites you may find other items of interest.

Community Oriented Policing Services Publications

https://cops.usdoj.gov/COPSpublications

https://ric-zai-inc.com/

• Intelligence Analysis for Problem Solvers 
• Law Enforcement Intelligence, 2nd Edition
• The Integration of Crime Analysis in to Patrol Work: A Guidebook
• Crime Analysis for Problem Solvers In 60 Small Steps

FTC Free Publications for America's Consumers

https://www.bulkorder.ftc.gov/

• Identity Theft - What To Know, What To Do
• Identity Theft - Military Personnel & Families: What to Know, What to Do
• Data Breaches - What to Know, What to Do
• 10 Things You Can Do to Avoid Fraud

U.S. Postal Inspection Service

Fraud-Prevention Videos (Download for Free)

https://postalinspectors.uspis.gov/pressroom/videos.aspx

• Protect Your Identity: Identity Crisis
• Internet Fraud: Web of Deceit
• Fake Check Scams: Truth or Consequences  
• Telemarketing Fraud: Dialing for Dollars

U.S. Government Printing Office

https://pueblo.gpo.gov/Publications/PuebloPubs.php (Hardcopy)

https://publications.usa.gov (PDF Downloads)

• Your Disaster Checklist
• Consumer Action Handbook
• How to Spot Frauds and Scams
• Money Smart for Older Adults: Prevent Financial Exploitation

FEMA Ready Publications

https://www.ready.gov/publications

• Getting Ready for Disaster - One Family's Experience DVD
• Bio Attack DVD
• City Under Siege DVD
• Be Smart. Take Part. Create Your Family Emergency Communication Plan
• Be Smart. Protect Your Critical Documents and Valuables
• Improving the Public's Awareness and Reporting of Suspicious Activity
• Community Preparedness: Simple Activities for Everyone - DVD

National OPSEC Program - Interagency OPSEC Support Staff

https://www.iad.gov/ioss/

Free OPSEC CD / DVD / Publications and Training

Operations Security Professionals Association

https://www.opsecprofessionals.org/opsec-resources/

Free OPSEC Resources and Training

NSA - Best Practices for Keeping Your Home Network Secure (Updated 28 September 2016)

https://www.iad.gov/iad/library/ia-guidance/security-tips/best-practices-for-keeping-your-home-network-secure-updated.cfm

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Publications

https://www.nist.gov/publications

• Cyber Threat Intelligence and Information Sharing
• Making Email Trustworthy
• Protection of Controlled Unclassified Information
• IT Security
• Guide to Protecting Personally Identifiable Information
• Guide to Protecting the Confidentiality of Personally Identifiable Information (PII)