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IT security and online communications

… internet can be a valuable source of information, education and entertainment for all the family.  However, you need to … social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and lnstagram are popular applications that allow … to create a profile containing personal information and interact with other users. Review your privacy settings …

The Blue Book: A Guide to Personal Security

… eventuality; this guide provides generic advice to deter and to delay to give sufficient time to react and to mitigate risk. Information and guidance The Blue Book will also signpost you to other …
Keywords: Blue book , CTSA , Risk , Protective Security , Safety

Travel

… Before every journey you should: lock the vehicle doors and boot during your journey. Open windows only enough for … if you break down, pull as far off the road as you can and put your hazard warning lights on. Call your breakdown … that you can get in quickly if you need to make a habit of checking the road before leaving your home or place of work. …

Countering vehicle as a weapon: Best practice guidance for goods vehicle operators and drivers

… dangerous place. The use of vehicles as a weapon to injure and kill people has become a real threat, which means people who operate and drive commercial vehicles need to act.  Security It is … access and operating centres vehicle security – including checking vehicles and what to do if a vehicle is taken It …
Keywords: Vehicle as a Weapon , Security Culture , Transport , Attack , publicly accessible places

Useful websites

… Useful links and websites to help you improve your security and safety. … Security and crime prevention advice … Venues and Public Spaces Guidance: https://www.protectuk.police.uk/advice-and-guidance/risk/venues-and-public-spaces-vaps-guidance   Marauding Terrorist Attack …

Competent Persons Scheme

… The Competent Persons Scheme (CPS) aims to upskill and professionalise the Counter Terrorism Protective Security and Preparedness sphere. … Strengthening protective security and preparedness … to strengthen your counter terrorism protective security and preparedness. We’re pleased to introduce two new …
Keywords: CPS , NaCTSO CPS , Competent person , Competent Person Scheme , Martyn's Law , Protective Security , Qualification , Training , Counter Terrorism

Keeping the Maritime and Aviation sector safe

… The safety and security of our aviation and maritime sites matters to all of us. Multiple agencies … sites remain safe, maintain national security at the border and can’t be exploited to cause harm. … To support this effort and increase security and readiness against terrorism, …
Keywords: Ports , Port safety , Port security , Transport , Crimestoppers , Maritime

Purple Guide Chapter on Counter Terrorism - Threat Levels

… when planning the measures that may be necessary and proportionate to the event. The level has not dropped … is decided by the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC) and the Security Service (MI5). Threat levels do not have an expiry date and they can change at any time as different information …

Glossary

… can help an organisation to show it is socially responsible and environmentally sustainable. To be considered as … that provides protective security advice to businesses and organisations across the national infrastructure. … are already working in roles that contribute to maintaining and improving community safety, with limited but targeted …

Working away from home (UK or Overseas)

… Make sure co-travellers understand cultural sensitivities and know their responsibilities … fire and escape route options Hotel safes can be useful for securing valuable items such as currency and jewellery. It should not be used for securing sensitive or personal information as they can be …