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Managing risk and business continuity

… must continue to do to survive the disruption from a terrorist attack. Consider a range of impacts that could … a business is to start by understanding and identifying the threats, vulnerabilities and the resulting business impact. … cycle:     Step 1: Identify the risk Understanding the terrorist’s intentions and capabilities, what they might do …
Keywords: Risk Management , Risk , Incident Management , Business Continuity , Emergency Planning , Venues and Public Spaces

National Stakeholder Menu of Tactical Options

… the wider national security posture at times of raised threat or in response to a terrorist incident. … Contents Introduction Threat Level … threat level system was implemented which aimed to reflect terrorist threat posed to the UK irrespective of ideology, …
Keywords: National Stakeholder Menu , Tactical Options , Protective Security , Protective measures , Threat , MOTO

Martyn’s Law Update - Government publish legislation draft

… the UK will be better prepared for, and protected from, terrorist attacks. … The draft Terrorism (Protection of … who was killed alongside 21 others in the Manchester Arena terrorist attack in 2017. The draft bill will be subject to … of, an attack.   Security Minister Tom Tugendhat said: “The threat from terrorism is enduring. In recent years, we have …
Keywords: Protect Duty , Martyn's Law , Legislation , Law , Protective Security , Home Office , Parliament , Government , Counter Terrorism , Martyn Hett , Homeland Security Group

Proscription of the Terrorgram collective

… the Terrorgram collective has now been proscribed as a terrorist organisation, making it a criminal offence to … Terrorgram collective is an online network of neo-fascist terrorists who produce and disseminate violent propaganda to … terrorism continues to represent the greatest terrorist threat to UK interests, the threat from Extreme-Right Wing …

Election security for polling stations and counting venues

… could be implemented, taking into account the nature of the threat together with the type and location of building being … supporting guidance publications including ‘Recognising the Terrorist Threat’  are available on ProtectUK  and the … occur anywhere and potentially with little or no warning. Terrorists are likely to favour ‘soft’ targets or venues and …
Keywords: Election , Attack , publicly accessible places , Polling Stations , Venues

Venues and Public Spaces (VaPS) guidance

… The threat we face from terrorism is significant. As we have … any time and any place without warning. Understanding the threat faced and the ways it can be mitigated can help keep … better security for all these areas makes it harder for terrorists to plan and carry out attacks. It also helps …
Keywords: Attack Methodology , PALs , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible places , Security Culture , security planning process , Crowded Places , Stay safe , Public events , public spaces , Threat , Risk , Run Hide Tell , protect crowds , Protective Security , Counter Terrorism Security Advisors , Events , Advice , Guidance , NaCTSO , Security measures , Business , Personnel Security , Physical Security , Cyber Security

NaCTSO and Evidence-based Policing

… to explore the target selection and decision making of terrorists within a UK context.   ProtectUK, Evidence-Based … policing policies, practices and decisions. As the terrorist threat evolves, this important approach ensures that the …
Keywords: Research , Evidence , Protective Security , Preparedness

Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM)

… guidance to help practitioners determine the vehicle-borne threat, assess site strengths and vulnerabilities, and … from vandalism to sophisticated or aggressive attack by terrorists or determined criminals. Vehicles (such as cars, vans and lorries) are widely available and terrorists have previously gained access to them through a …
Keywords: CPNI , Protective Security , Hostile Vehicle Mitigation , Vehicle as a Weapon , Vehicle , NPSA

Polling stations

… and Notify (SCaN) Protect your organisation from a range of threats with SCaN training. See, Check and Notify (SCaN) … biggest advantage in preventing and tackling a range of threats, including criminal activity, unlawful protest and … people better understand, and mitigate against, current terrorist methodology. The following e-Learning Modules are …
Keywords: Polling Stations , ACT , SCAN , public spaces , Election

The Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI) has evolved to become the National Protective Security Authority (NPSA)

… has been created to help the UK combat national security threats. … State-sponsored attempts at stealing sensitive … organisations defend themselves against national security threats. This new body, which is part of MI5, will increase the UK’s resilience to state threats as well as terrorism, and will play an important …
Keywords: NPSA , CPNI