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Ballot box and cyber security

… Ballot Box Security Ensure systems are in place to search vehicles used … to be opened for counting until the following morning. Cyber Security Cyber security advice ‘Guidance for local authorities during …
Keywords: Ballot box , Cyber Security , Election , Polling Stations , Venues

Security considerations assessment

… Implementing the SCA should lead to fewer security-related changes being required at a later stage. It … the chance of repeating mistakes that may have compromised security in the past. … The SCA process should be used by … It can also be used by organisations who wish to embed security-mindedness, or protect their commercial …
Keywords: CPNI , Physical Security , Risk Management , Protective Security , NPSA

Advice for security managers during a heightened threat level

… the threat level, it is recommended those responsible for security review their plans and operations. They may also … provides a general indication of the protective security measures that could be considered and applied to a … dynamic risk assessments and apply appropriate protective security measures. There are three levels of response: …
Keywords: Threat , SCAN , Physical Security , Personal Security , Perimeter , Risk Management

Online security information for candidates

… Most social media companies provide advice about online security. This includes guidance on how to secure your … safety civic integrity policies quick links to safety and security guidance guidance on how to report offensive … regularly review and update their guidance. … Online security information for candidates …
Keywords: Election , Social media , publicly accessible places , Cyber Security , Report

Election security for polling stations and counting venues

… is intended to assist Returning Officers to develop a security plan to avoid major disruption to the election … to adapt to local needs, that Returning Officers discuss security arrangements with police at the earliest … This guide has been formulated to assist them with the security of buildings used in the electoral process. The …
Keywords: Election , Attack , publicly accessible places , Polling Stations , Venues

Crisis management for terrorist related events

… from left and extreme right wing terrorism to cyber crime and hacktivism.   For more information, please …
Keywords: CPNI , Threat , Crisis Management , Hostile Reconnaissance , security planning process , NPSA

National Stakeholder Menu of Tactical Options

… set of options which can be used by the private sector and security industry to enhance the wider national security posture at times of raised threat or in response to … as a weapon Chemical, biological and radiological (CBR) Cyber Some types of attack methodologies are more prominent …
Keywords: National Stakeholder Menu , Tactical Options , Protective Security , Protective measures , Threat , MOTO

Doors

… Doors form an essential part of physical security and it’s important to have doors and windows that … as possible. … Doors form an essential part of physical security and are often required to perform several …
Keywords: National Security , Physical Security , Attack Methodology , Threat , NPSA

Access control systems for delay and detection

… Physical security technologies often converge into a security control room and, while individual technologies may … may not be effectively using this information. … Physical security technologies can: offer area surveillance (via …
Keywords: CPNI , Physical Security , Risk Management , Access control , Security , NPSA

The National Vehicle Threat Mitigation Unit

… police unit operating within the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO). Made up of subject matter experts, … wealth of experience in the deployment of temporary vehicle security barriers; they understand the methodology behind … deployed through a Public - Private Partnership to enhance security through collaboration … The NVTMU are responsible …
Keywords: Vehicle , Transport , Vehicle as a Weapon , Weapons of Terrorism , Attack , Threat , Mitigation , National Security , Protective Security