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Hostile reconnaissance

… 1. Introduction Hostile reconnaissance is the term given to the … threat a site faces. This guidance therefore uses the term ‘hostile’ to refer any individual or group conducting reconnaissance. The National Protective Security Authority … Hostile reconnaissance …
Keywords: CPNI , Hostile Reconnaissance , Suspicious Behaviour , Security , Risk , Personnel Security , PALs Guidance , NPSA , PALs , publicly accessible places , publicly accessible locations

Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM)

… 1. Introduction Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) is a protective security … area may be utilised by the attackers. Encroachment A hostile vehicle may be able to: exploit gaps in an … result in an IED detonating in or close to an asset or a hostile vehicle entering a publicly accessible location. …
Keywords: Hostile Vehicle Mitigation , Vehicle as a Weapon , National Barrier Asset , National Security , Terrorist threat , PALs Guidance , PALs , publicly accessible places , publicly accessible locations

CCTV checklist

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

Attack methodology: Vehicle bombs

… report suspicious customers at your premises?  conducting hostile reconnaissance before the event. Terrorists will regularly carry out hostile reconnaissance and undertake ‘dry-runs’ to test the …
Keywords: Vehicle as a Weapon , Hostile Vehicle Mitigation , Risk Assessment , Security measures , Bomb threat , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible places , publicly accessible locations

Communication

… communications Those planning an attack typically conduct hostile reconnaissance; gathering information is a vital component … even low sophistication attacks are usually preceded by hostile reconnaissance). Terrorists want their attack to …
Keywords: PALs Guidance , publicly accessible locations

Access control

… clear signage. A challenge culture by staff will also deter hostile reconnaissance. However, consider balancing the deterrent … assistance being given to an adversary carrying out hostile reconnaissance. Go to the NPSA (formerly …
Keywords: Access control , Hostile Reconnaissance , Security Culture , publicly accessible places , PALs Guidance , PALs , publicly accessible locations

CCTV

… assist in the identification of suspicious activity or ‘hostile reconnaissance’. Hostile reconnaissance refers to the planning phase of a …
Keywords: CCTV , publicly accessible places , Hostile Reconnaissance , Security , Cyber , PALs Guidance , PALs , publicly accessible locations

Attack methodology: Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs)

… indicate an individual is carrying a device or conducting reconnaissance. Examples of such signs may include bulky … protective security posture: attacks may be preceded by reconnaissance or trial runs. Ensure that any suspicious … 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

Personnel security training and good practice

… of situational awareness understand how to identify hostile reconnaissance are able to communicate effectively are able … communications already in place to deter those conducting hostile reconnaissance. Supervisors are key to ensure high …
Keywords: Personnel Security , Hiring security , Security Culture , Security Professional , Training , PALs Guidance , PALs , publicly accessible places , publicly accessible locations

Introduction

… best from their staff in security matters and disrupting hostile reconnaissance and insider threats.     1.3 Cyber security … 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