Protective Security

Advice and Guidance

ProtectUK

ProtectUK provides free advice, guidance and learning to help businesses and communities understand protective security and improve their response to the risk of terrorism.

NaCTSO DCI Chris Simpson features in City Security Magazine

Detective Chief Inspector Chris Simpson, Head of Engagement at NaCTSO (National Counter Terrorism Security Office) has…
Counter Terrorism Security Specialists Register partner announced

Businesses and organisations looking for CT-specific protective security and preparedness advice will be able to…
Launch of new Maritime Sector page

With ports and shipping being an important part of the UK’s Counter Terrorism preparedness strategy, ProtectUK has…
Human source handler reveals the unsung heroes ‘stopping terror attacks’ in the new Inside Counter Terrorism Policing podcast

Under the cypher ‘Emma’ a CTP source handler has talked about the importance of human intelligence when tackling…
Take part in our online survey

Our data and technology partners are conducting a new research project to help inform and enhance our digital services.
HVM considerations for temporary Vehicle Security Barriers

NaCTSO and the NPSA have released guidance to support local authorities, event organisers, and similar end user groups…
Security professionals urged to tackle threat from state actors

Security professionals are urged to remain vigilant and question who their clients are to ensure they are not carrying…
NPSA Video on Public Realm Design Guide for Hostile Vehicle Mitigation

The National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) has released a new video to highlight the guidance on designing…

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Action Cards

The following resources contain actionable guidance that can be followed during an attack and are in a printable format to be used in your organisation.

Current national threat level

SUBSTANTIAL – An attack is likely

The threat to the UK (England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) from terrorism is SUBSTANTIAL. Threat levels are designed to give a broad indication of the likelihood of a terrorist attack.

The threat we face from terrorism is significant. As we have seen in the UK and across Europe attacks can happen at any time and any place without warning. Understanding the threat faced and the ways it can be mitigated can help keep everyone safer. Everyone can play a role in this effort by taking steps to help boost their protective security, whether at work, at home…

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All Regions

Sector:

All Sectors

Unsure where to begin? Start with our award-winning ACT Awareness e-Learning to learn about good practices to help counter terrorism and increase your security awareness. This course is primarily targeted at staff working within venues and public spaces but is also relevant to critical national infrastructure (CNI) sites and members of the public. CNI users should…

ACT Awareness e-Learning

Region: East Midlands, Eastern, London, North East, North West, Northern Ireland, Scotland, South East, South West, Wales, West Midlands, Other

Sector: Technology, Emergency Services, Places of Worship, Property Management, Education, Entertainment, Events, Financial Service, Government, Health, Hospitality, Professional Services [Legal, surveyors, etc], Retail, Security, Sport, Tourism, Transport, Other

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ACT Security e-Learning

Action Counters Terrorism (ACT) Security e-Learning is specialised training for front line security operatives. This free course was designed by government counter-terrorism experts from the National Counter Terrorism Security Office and National Protective Security Authority. The custom-built training will provide up-to date counter-terrorism knowledge to help…

Region: East Midlands, Eastern, London, North East, North West, Northern Ireland, Scotland, South East, South West, Wales, West Midlands, Other

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Protective Security

Advice and Guidance

ProtectUK

NaCTSO DCI Chris Simpson features in City Security Magazine

Counter Terrorism Security Specialists Register partner announced

Launch of new Maritime Sector page

Human source handler reveals the unsung heroes ‘stopping terror attacks’ in the new Inside Counter Terrorism Policing podcast

Take part in our online survey

HVM considerations for temporary Vehicle Security Barriers

Security professionals urged to tackle threat from state actors

NPSA Video on Public Realm Design Guide for Hostile Vehicle Mitigation

Action Cards

Current national threat level

SUBSTANTIAL – An attack is likely

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Competent Persons Scheme

Venues and Public Spaces (VaPS) guidance

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NaCTSO DCI Chris Simpson features in City Security Magazine

Counter Terrorism Security Specialists Register partner announced

Launch of new Maritime Sector page

Human source handler reveals the unsung heroes ‘stopping terror attacks’ in the new Inside Counter Terrorism Policing podcast

Take part in our online survey

HVM considerations for temporary Vehicle Security Barriers

Security professionals urged to tackle threat from state actors

NPSA Video on Public Realm Design Guide for Hostile Vehicle Mitigation

Action Cards

Steps to protect

Current national threat level SUBSTANTIAL – An attack is likely

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Competent Persons Scheme

Venues and Public Spaces (VaPS) guidance

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ACT Awareness e-Learning

ACT Security e-Learning

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Advice and Guidance

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Current national threat level

SUBSTANTIAL – An attack is likely