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Managing risk and business continuity

… 1. Introduction Managing the risk of terrorism is only one part of a manager’s … responsible and must be committed to managing the risks and understand the consequences of ineffective management. Strong risk management processes will anticipate and assess risks …
Keywords: Risk Management , Risk , Incident Management , Business Continuity , Emergency Planning , Venues and Public Spaces

Pavement licences - How can local authorities consider security?

… consideration for security implications, particularly the risk to groups of people from interaction with hostile …
Keywords: pavement licence applications , Local Authorities , security planning process , vehicle security barriers , protect crowds , public spaces , VAPS , ACT for Local Authorities

Countering threats from Uncrewed Aerial Systems (C-UAS)

… However, as their use increases and develops, security risks are also emerging. Overseas, terrorists are using UAS … increasing. Sites need to consider the potential security risks posed by UAS and introduce appropriate mitigations. … responsible for the security of sites in understanding the risks posed by UAS and enable them, where necessary, to …
Keywords: Terrorist threat , Attack Methodology , Protective Security , Response , PALs Guidance , PALs , publicly accessible places , publicly accessible locations

Outdoor Learning and Educational visits in England and Wales

… never been below ‘substantial’ – the middle level. Like all risks this needs to be kept in perspective and managed in a … while carrying on as normally as possible. Reducing the risk from terrorism during a visit When planning any visit, … leaving Consider the threat of terrorism as part of visit risk management and include it within visit emergency plans …
Keywords: Outdoor Education Advisers’ Panel , OEAP , Guidance , Advice , Training , Outdoor learning and educational visits , England and Wales , School , Venues and Public Spaces , Child safety , Public Safety , Public events

Personnel and people security

… and procedures which aim to manage and minimise the risk of people exploiting legitimate access to an … A first step to achieving this is to consider the ‘people risks’ within your organisation by conducting a personnel risk assessment. Consider the implementation of thorough …
Keywords: Personnel Security , Risk , Physical Security , Security Culture , Risk Management , Hiring security , Venues and Public Spaces , Venues , public spaces

Law and liability

… staff and spectators. These people should be protected from risks to their health and safety arising out of, or in … Regulations) require organisations to assess and control risks to protect employees and others who may be affected. … to manage interfaces between activities and any shared risks. Co-operate and co-ordinate safety arrangements …
Keywords: PALs , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible places , publicly accessible locations

Mail handling

… of postal threats. PAS 97 is useful to those assessing the risks an organisation faces from postal threats, and … tactic by criminals and terrorists. A properly conducted risk assessment should give a good idea of the likely threat … the appropriate response, as highlighted above. A risk assessment is fundamental to making sure that any …
Keywords: Suspicious Item , Mail handling , Security measures , Emergency Planning , Venues and Public Spaces , Venues , public spaces

Personnel security checklist

… policies and procedures that aim to manage and minimise the risk of people exploiting legitimate access to an …
Keywords: Personnel Security , Risk , Terrorist threat , Security , Protective Security , PALs , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible locations , publicly accessible places

Personal security

… – is there credible intelligence to suggest you are at risk? your personal history – have you been targeted in the … stress; if they are insufficient, you may put yourself at risk. This guidance will help you decide where you need to … circumstances.     Vulnerability means there is a risk of successful attack It is important you learn to …
Keywords: Personal Security , Social media , Security , Cyber , Cyber Security , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible locations

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