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Attack methodology: Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs)

… ways, including by suicide bombers. Suicide bombers may use vehicles or carry their IED concealed on their person, this … be at risk from an IED, there are physical and procedural mitigation measures that can be utilised to help reduce the … proper authority   use physical barriers to prevent a hostile vehicle from driving into your premises through …
Keywords: Attack , Attack Methodology , Terrorist threat , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible places , publicly accessible locations , Safety

Introduction

… within your organisation. You can then begin to introduce mitigation to reduce vulnerabilities. A strong security … best from their staff in security matters and disrupting hostile reconnaissance and insider threats.     1.3 Cyber … against certain types of attack, or indeed prepared hostile reconnaissance, such as identifying and notifying …
Keywords: PALs Guidance , PALs , publicly accessible locations , publicly accessible places , Physical Security , Cyber Security , Personnel Security

Communication

… communications Those planning an attack typically conduct hostile reconnaissance; gathering information is a vital … even low sophistication attacks are usually preceded by hostile reconnaissance). Terrorists want their attack to … or reporting people not wearing passes, preventing vehicles or people tailgating, recognising and reporting …
Keywords: PALs Guidance , publicly accessible locations

CCTV checklist

… will assist in the identification of suspicious activity or hostile reconnaissance. Use our checklist to manage your …
Keywords: CCTV , Cyber Security , Suspicious Behaviour , Hostile Reconnaissance , Security , PALs Guidance , PALs , publicly accessible locations , publicly accessible places

Overseas travel advice

… to be an attractive target to criminals and others with hostile intent   While travelling Keep a charged mobile … that may draw attention to yourself Use only licenced vehicles Where possible, avoid walking alone at night If driving overseas, make sure that your vehicle is in good working condition before starting each …
Keywords: Risk Assessment , Personal Security , Suspicious Behaviour , Emergency Planning , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible locations

Unattended and suspicious items

… away from secondary hazards, such as glazed areas or parked vehicles, and do not re-enter the evacuated area until the … such as a rucksack; at least 200 metres away from a small vehicle or large item, such as a car or a wheelie bin; and at least 400 metres away from a large vehicle, such as a van or lorry keep yourself and other …
Keywords: Risk Management , Building , HOT principle , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible locations , publicly accessible places , Suspicious Behaviour , Suspicious Item , Venues

CCTV

… assist in the identification of suspicious activity or ‘hostile reconnaissance’. Hostile reconnaissance refers to the planning phase of a … provide guidance on testing CCTV systems. Individuals and vehicles The access points to a site may provide the best …
Keywords: CCTV , publicly accessible places , Hostile Reconnaissance , Security , Cyber , PALs Guidance , PALs , publicly accessible locations

Personnel security training and good practice

… of situational awareness understand how to identify hostile reconnaissance are able to communicate effectively … communications already in place to deter those conducting hostile reconnaissance. Supervisors are key to ensure high … be an increase in threat how to identify and respond to hostile reconnaissance / suspicious behaviour. This may …
Keywords: Personnel Security , Hiring security , Security Culture , Security Professional , Training , PALs Guidance , PALs , publicly accessible places , publicly accessible locations

Good housekeeping

… bins and consider the size of their openings, their blast mitigation capabilities and location the use of clear bags … procedure in place for the management of contractors, their vehicles and waste collection services. The registration mark of each vehicle and details of its occupants should be known to the …
Keywords: Luggage storage , Parcel Lockers , Parcels , Bomb threat , Click and Collect , Good housekeeping , Left luggage , Luggage lockers , PALs , PALs Guidance , Protective Security , publicly accessible locations , publicly accessible places , Security measures , Suspicious Item

Search planning checklist

… search measures may also serve as a deterrent to those with hostile intent.   …
Keywords: Search planning , Threat , Security , Hostile Reconnaissance , Deterrent , PALs Guidance , PALs , publicly accessible locations , publicly accessible places