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Threat from Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Terrorism

CBRN terrorism is the term used to describe the terrorist use (or threatened use) of Chemical, Biological, Radiological or Nuclear material as a weapon, with the intention to cause harm.
Keywords: CBRN , Threat analysis , Threat , Attack Methodology , Chemical , Biological , Radiological , Nuclear , Counter Terrorism

Unintended Consequences Research: Identifying the Impact of NaCTSO Public-Facing Products and Campaigns

Northumbria University have explored the impact of NaCTSO’s public offerings, including any unintended consequences. With collaboration from: Dr Paul Dresser, Professor Mike Rowe and Dr Jamie Harding.
Keywords: Counter Terrorism Policing , Consequences , Unintended Consequences , Research , Awareness

Terrorist Cyber Threat

Cyber attacks against UK businesses take a number of forms and vary significantly in scale and complexity. Hostile attacks against UK cyberspace are considered a Tier 1 national security risk.
Keywords: Threat analysis , Threat , Cyber , Attack Methodology , Cyber attacks , Cyber Security , Phishing , National cyber security , Terrorism and cyber threats , Security online , National Cyber Security Centre

Directed and enabled attacks

A directed terrorist attack is one that has been carried out by terrorists trained, funded, and logistically supported by terrorist groups, predominantly those based overseas. An enabled terrorist attack is one carried out by terrorists who have received some support from terrorist groups, usually in the form of targeting or methodology guidance.
Keywords: Attack , Attack Methodology , Terrorist threat , Emergency Planning , Directed , Enabled