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Digital built assets and environments

1. Introduction

A built asset could include a building, multiple buildings such as on a site or a campus, a portfolio or network of assets, or a built infrastructure, such as roads, railways, pipelines, dams, docks etc. and may include…

Keywords: Digital , Security , Physical Security , publicly accessible places , Risk Management , PALs Guidance , PALs , publicly accessible locations

Cyber security

… information will allow you to narrow down what you must protect.   Step 1: Impact What are you trying to avoid? Your … security systems rely on digital technology? How are they protected? is personal or financial data being processed? If … why it’s important, will help you identify what you must protect.   For further information: National Cyber Security …
Keywords: Cyber Security , Threat , Attack Methodology , CCTV , Access control , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible locations

Hostile reconnaissance

… individual or group conducting reconnaissance. The National Protective Security Authority NPSA (formerly CPNI) defines … Once this is understood, an organisation can shape its protective security and other resources, such as corporate … and organisations. It is the main desired effect of their protective security against hostiles. NPSA (formerly CPNI) …
Keywords: CPNI , Hostile Reconnaissance , Suspicious Behaviour , Security , Risk , Personnel Security , PALs Guidance , NPSA , PALs , publicly accessible places , publicly accessible locations

Unattended and suspicious items

… the item. It is a broad rule, but generally, you are better protected from fragmentation if you are behind hard cover …
Keywords: Risk Management , Building , HOT principle , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible locations , publicly accessible places , Suspicious Behaviour , Suspicious Item , Venues

Chemical, Biological and Radiological (CBR) attacks

… those with frequent access to your site. Full CBR protection can be extremely expensive to implement, however, … protocol will help to make sure that building occupants are protected as far as is reasonably practicable. 5. CBR …
Keywords: CBRN , Chemical , Hazardous Materials , CBR , ETHANE , Venues and Public Spaces , Venues , public spaces

Threat level and building response plans

… Understanding the threat facing us is key to ensuring protective security measures and mitigations are … response levels provide a general indication of the protective security measures that should be applied at a … to your site or venue identify a range of practical protective security measures appropriate for each of the …
Keywords: PALs , Threat , Security , Risk , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible locations

CCTV

… develop and justify the financial investment needed to protect critical assets. The OR will determine the technical … describing how it is managed in compliance with the Data Protection Act and GDPR. If  a system of ‘contract-in’ … by the Security Industry Authority (SIA). Go to the Data Protection Act CCTV guidance webpage . Check whether your …
Keywords: CCTV , publicly accessible places , Hostile Reconnaissance , Security , Cyber , PALs Guidance , PALs , publicly accessible locations

Guidance for commercial vehicles and hire companies

… or documentation Check the vehicle is correctly loaded Protect documents such as shipping orders and consignment … that should be taken into account include: Perimeter protection (fences) Site access and its control (gates) … drivers and operators should have effective systems to help protect their vehicles. Following a simple vehicle security …
Keywords: Vehicle , Prevent , Hiring security , Deterrent , Attack Methodology , Venues , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible locations

Personal security

… 1. Introduction The more you do to protect yourself, the safer you and your family will be. … may wish to read.   2. Assessing an appropriate level of protection This guide provides generic advice on how to stay … are a number of simple measures you should consider to protect yourself and ensure your home is secure. Protection …
Keywords: Personal Security , Social media , Security , Cyber , Cyber Security , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible locations

Vehicle as a weapon

1. Introduction

The threats from vehicles range from vandalism to sophisticated or aggressive attacks by determined criminals or terrorists. As well as a convenient method to deliver an explosive device, an additional attack methodology is using…

Keywords: Vehicle as a Weapon , Weapons of Terrorism , Threat , Vehicle , Venues and Public Spaces