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Venues and Public Spaces (VaPS) guidance

… this effort by taking steps to help boost their protective security, whether at work, at home or away; whilst … when out and about or when online. Having better security for all these areas makes it harder for terrorists … It covers the key forms of protective security: physical, personnel, cyber and personal, and helps give guidance on …
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Attack methodology: Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs)

… specific advice, contact your local CTSA.   4. Protective security measures to consider The variety of protective security measures which may be utilised to strengthen a site … Read more about Physical Security Read more about Personnel and People Security Read more about Personal …
Keywords: Attack , Attack Methodology , Terrorist threat , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible places , publicly accessible locations , Safety

Evacuation, invacuation, lockdown, protected spaces

… although they should always do so in consultation with the Security Manager or responsible individual. This must always … and responsibilities under the emergency plan. Identified personnel who will ‘lead’ in the evacuation to direct people … shutters, CCTV, alarms etc.   Prepare and train your personnel (staff, security, contractors and visitors where …
Keywords: Evacuation , Incident Management , Emergency Services , Response , publicly accessible places , PALs Guidance , PALs , publicly accessible locations

Guidance for commercial vehicles and hire companies

… a forgery.       4. Company policy and procedures Build security duties and responsibilities into your company’s … Controlled access to loading bays and control systems Personnel and vehicle search procedures Always make sure … and embedding a positive security culture and behaviours Personnel security Operating centres and maintenance …
Keywords: Vehicle , Prevent , Hiring security , Deterrent , Attack Methodology , Venues , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible locations

Countering threats from Uncrewed Aerial Systems (C-UAS)

… the country. However, as their use increases and develops, security risks are also emerging. Overseas, terrorists are … should be developed to increase the awareness of all personnel working on a site to the potential risks UAS pose … if they witness an incident. Communications should: ask personnel to report any unusual behaviour or activity – …
Keywords: Terrorist threat , Attack Methodology , Protective Security , Response , PALs Guidance , PALs , publicly accessible places , publicly accessible locations

Hostile reconnaissance

… or group conducting reconnaissance. The National Protective Security Authority NPSA (formerly CPNI) defines hostile … or ask that any images taken are to be deleted Security personnel have NO legal power to ask to view images taken Security personnel have NO legal power to seize any camera or phone …
Keywords: CPNI , Hostile Reconnaissance , Suspicious Behaviour , Security , Risk , Personnel Security , PALs Guidance , NPSA , PALs , publicly accessible places , publicly accessible locations

Communication

… Corporate communications are vital to protective security. A security-minded communications strategy can help … protect an organisation, site or event. Read more about Personnel security training and good practice     2. … about Hostile Reconnaissance   Go to:  NPSA (formerly CPNI) Personnel and people security webpage For further …
Keywords: PALs Guidance , publicly accessible locations

Managing risk and business continuity

… measures such as ‘target hardening’, the training of personnel and an effective use of information security systems. Having worked on preventing the risk … involves thinking about physical security, cyber security, personnel security (such as good recruitment and employment …
Keywords: Risk Management , Risk , Incident Management , Business Continuity , Emergency Planning , Venues and Public Spaces

Digital built assets and environments

… aspects of a built asset. The effective management and security of these assets require a cross-sector … reliance on digital technologies. It is important that security managers understand the inherent vulnerability … a compromise to the safety, security and resilience of personnel and other occupants or users of the built asset …
Keywords: Digital , Security , Physical Security , publicly accessible places , Risk Management , PALs Guidance , PALs , publicly accessible locations

Overseas travel advice

… who travel overseas for work purposes. By having the right security policies and procedures in place, an organisation … will be better prepared to support their traveller should a security situation, such as a terrorist incident, occur. … also contains tips for organisations communicating travel security messages to their employees; this is encouraged so …
Keywords: Risk Assessment , Personal Security , Suspicious Behaviour , Emergency Planning , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible locations