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Cyber security

… result in physical injury. In order to understand the cyber risk to business, a Cyber Risk Assessment should be conducted. This will help to make … is no specific format for this, it should be based on the Risk Management processes detailed below. Risk assessing is …

Keywords: Cyber Security , Threat , Attack Methodology , CCTV , Access control , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible locations

Evacuation, invacuation, lockdown, protected spaces

… crowds to disperse upon evacuation. This reduces the risk of a secondary attack at a designated assembly point. … its life anticipate potential threats and assess the risks develop response plans specifically for each … order to give priority to the people closest to, or most at risk from the threat. This approach is similar to a fire …

Keywords: Evacuation , Incident Management , Emergency Services , Response , publicly accessible places , PALs Guidance , PALs , publicly accessible locations

Overseas travel advice

… in understanding how they are able to mitigate risk to their employees and how best to corporately respond … can take responsibility for their own travel security. Risk assessment You should conduct a risk assessment prior travel which should consider: Is …

Keywords: Risk Assessment , Personal Security , Suspicious Behaviour , Emergency Planning , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible locations

Attack methodology: Vehicle bombs

… targeted by terrorists or extremists should consider their risk and vulnerability against this attack methodology. … or in close proximity to your site. Whilst the principal risk is likely to be posed by VBIEDs with the potential to … of your staff should also be considered. To mitigate these risks, consider limiting and controlling vehicle access to …

Keywords: Vehicle as a Weapon , Hostile Vehicle Mitigation , Risk Assessment , Security measures , Bomb threat , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible places , publicly accessible locations

Unattended and suspicious items

… If you believe any unattended item represents a potential risk to life, you must report it as soon as possible and … out of sight of the item if you believe there may be a risk to life, move away at least 100 metres from the item. … plan and relevant procedures are in place to deal with the risk. To make sure the plan is effective, proportionate and …

Keywords: Risk Management , Building , HOT principle , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible locations , publicly accessible places , Suspicious Behaviour , Suspicious Item , Venues

Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM)

… is a protective security discipline focussing on reducing risks associated with vehicle borne threats ranging from … and damage infrastructure. The basis of HVM are security risk assessments, security planning, design and the deployment of risk-based measures. The delivery of those risk-based …

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

Bomb threats

… the threat and if specific intelligence is known, will give risk management advice accordingly. However, in the absence … and must form part of an inclusive process for managing risk. As already noted, all bomb threats should be reported … proportionate to the foreseeable and plausible risks, will enhance a good security culture and reduce the …

Keywords: Bomb threat , Emergency Planning , Terrorist threat , Venues and Public Spaces , Venues , public spaces

Guidance for commercial vehicles and hire companies

… or drivers using their vehicles. 2. Assess your risk It is important that you, your colleagues and your … media Posting information may put your personal safety at risk. If you provide too much information and do not have … rests with you to make sure that no-one is put at risk due to what is disclosed. Go to the Get Safe Online …

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

Introduction

… to plan and carry out attacks. It also helps reduce the risk of other threats such as organised crime. This document … effectively a security plan is essential along with a full risk assessment. It is important to identify an individual … of policies and procedures are required to reduce the risk of an organisation’s assets from being exploited by …

Keywords: PALs Guidance , PALs , publicly accessible locations , publicly accessible places , Physical Security , Cyber Security , Personnel Security