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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Attack methodology: Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs)

… challenges. If you think your site could be at risk from an IED, there are physical and procedural … mitigation measures that can be utilised to help reduce the risk. For site specific advice, contact your local CTSA.   …
Keywords: Attack , Attack Methodology , Terrorist threat , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible places , publicly accessible locations , Safety

Threat level and building response plans

… take into account specific assessments of vulnerability and risk. Building response levels relate to the UK national … the below table: 4. Action to be considered now carry out a risk assessment specific to your site or venue identify a …
Keywords: PALs , Threat , Security , Risk , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible locations