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Threat level and building response plans

Introduction

The main threats to national security are terrorism, espionage, and cyber attacks. Understanding the threat facing us is key to ensuring protective security measures and mitigations are proportionate, effective and responsive.

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Keywords: PALs , Threat , Security , Risk , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible locations

Cyber security

… available hacking tools and techniques. Mass phishing emails are one example of such an attack.  Targeted attacks : … attacks still use basic techniques, such as phishing emails, to enable attacks.    Step 3: Vulnerabilities How …
Keywords: Cyber Security , Threat , Attack Methodology , CCTV , Access control , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible locations

Managing risk and business continuity

1. Introduction

Managing the risk of terrorism is only one part of a manager’s responsibility when preparing contingency plans. Such plans may be in response to an incident or event, either within or near their premises, which may inadvertently…

Keywords: Risk Management , Risk , Incident Management , Business Continuity , Emergency Planning , Venues and Public Spaces

CCTV

… an identification number, times, dates and names of those handling the media. All used media should be destroyed or …
Keywords: CCTV , publicly accessible places , Hostile Reconnaissance , Security , Cyber , PALs Guidance , PALs , publicly accessible locations

Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM)

1. Introduction

Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) is a protective security discipline focussing on reducing risks associated with vehicle borne threats ranging from vandalism to sophisticated or aggressive attacks by determined criminals or…

Keywords: Hostile Vehicle Mitigation , Vehicle as a Weapon , National Barrier Asset , National Security , Terrorist threat , PALs Guidance , PALs , publicly accessible places , publicly accessible locations

Personal security

… hold a variety of personal details such as online banking, emails, diary, contacts, social media and photographs. To … into your phone. Always change the default PIN for voicemail access. Avoid using public Wi-Fi hotspots as they may … theft as dates of birth, full names, home addresses and email details are key pieces of information for identity …
Keywords: Personal Security , Social media , Security , Cyber , Cyber Security , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible locations

Guidance for commercial vehicles and hire companies

1. Introduction

The following advice is recommended to help detect, deter or deny those considering using a vehicle for criminal or terrorist purposes.

Significant numbers of public service vehicles (PSV) and heavy goods vehicles (HGV) and…

Keywords: Vehicle , Prevent , Hiring security , Deterrent , Attack Methodology , Venues , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible locations

Countering threats from Uncrewed Aerial Systems (C-UAS)

1. Introduction

There has been a significant growth in the legitimate use of Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) over recent years. This is anticipated to increase as the potential uses of UAS continue to develop. It has been estimated that there could…

Keywords: Terrorist threat , Attack Methodology , Protective Security , Response , PALs Guidance , PALs , publicly accessible places , publicly accessible locations

Evacuation, invacuation, lockdown, protected spaces

… incident such as an marauding attack, however text, email, staff phones, staff alerts/pagers, generic group …
Keywords: Evacuation , Incident Management , Emergency Services , Response , publicly accessible places , PALs Guidance , PALs , publicly accessible locations