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The National Vehicle Threat Mitigation Unit

… experts in the methodology of Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW) attacks and the deployment and use of the National Barrier … to recommend several solutions to protect against a vehicle attack. … The NVTMU also acts as the Police link with … and policy makers examining ways of mitigating vehicle attacks and protecting against those attacks, should they …
Keywords: Vehicle , Transport , Vehicle as a Weapon , Weapons of Terrorism , Attack , Threat , Mitigation , National Security , Protective Security

Security Minded Communications

… were to choose your organisation or event as a place to attack, they will almost certainly fail. … For more …
Keywords: CPNI , NPSA , Security mindedness , Religious establishments , Security measures , Advice

Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM)

… threats range from vandalism to sophisticated or aggressive attack by terrorists or determined criminals. … Vehicles … through a number of means:  Owned – a vehicle is under the attacker’s possession Borrowed – a vehicle is lent by an …
Keywords: CPNI , Protective Security , Hostile Vehicle Mitigation , Vehicle as a Weapon , Vehicle , NPSA

Active access delay systems

… Active access delay systems seek to disorient and delay attackers. … As part of a layered system of physical … Active access delay systems seek to disorient and delay attackers and: protects a site and its assets gives people … greater opportunity for a response force to interdict an attacker   For more information, please visit the NPSA …
Keywords: CPNI , Physical Security , Cyber Security , Risk Management , NPSA

Structural framing, walls and floors

… or for damage to be limited to defined zones, following an attack involving explosives, impact and/or fire. Designing …
Keywords: CPNI , Physical Security , Risk Management , Protective Security , Perimeter , NPSA

Advice for security managers during a heightened threat level

… to give a broad indication of the likelihood of a terrorist attack and are based on a range of factors including current … This intervention casts doubt about the success of their attack planning. Staff briefings will allow your security … capable of being operationally effective against different attack types and can be secured and protected check critical …
Keywords: Threat , SCAN , Physical Security , Personal Security , Perimeter , Risk Management

Physical defences at the perimeter

… with which an adversary can formulate then carry out an attack plan. … For more information, please visit the NPSA …
Keywords: CPNI , Physical Security , National Barrier Asset , National Security , Perimeter , Lockdown , NPSA

National stakeholder menu of tactical options

… (PSIA) introduced by NaCTSO in 2014, six methods of attack have been identified and remain current:  non-penetrative vehicle attack penetrative vehicle attack PBIED – Person-Borne Improvised Explosive Device …
Keywords: Attack , National Security , Threat