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Vehicle as a weapon

… 1. Introduction The threats from vehicles range from vandalism to sophisticated or aggressive … device, an additional attack methodology is using a vehicle as a weapon (VAW). A vehicle by itself can also be used with hostile intent to … Vehicle as a weapon …
Keywords: Vehicle as a Weapon , Weapons of Terrorism , Threat , Vehicle , Venues and Public Spaces

Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM)

… 1. Introduction Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) is a protective security discipline focussing on reducing risks associated … before an attack. An aggressive physical attack on the barriers, at or just before, may facilitate a fast-moving … Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) …
Keywords: Hostile Vehicle Mitigation , Vehicle as a Weapon , National Barrier Asset , National Security , Terrorist threat , PALs Guidance , PALs , publicly accessible places , publicly accessible locations

Personal security

… key areas which can affect your safety. These are physical security, situational awareness/security, and online … a locked garage or a secure parking area, then leave your vehicle where it can be seen by the general public. Try to … Whenever possible, walk facing oncoming traffic to avoid vehicles approaching from behind you. Never accept a lift …
Keywords: Personal Security , Social media , Security , Cyber , Cyber Security , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible locations

Guidance for commercial vehicles and hire companies

… to help detect, deter or deny those considering using a vehicle for criminal or terrorist purposes. Significant numbers of public service vehicles (PSV) and heavy goods vehicles (HGV) and/or their … a forgery.       4. Company policy and procedures Build security duties and responsibilities into your company’s …
Keywords: Vehicle , Prevent , Hiring security , Deterrent , Attack Methodology , Venues , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible locations

Attack methodology: Vehicle bombs

… 1. Introduction – Vehicle-borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) A VBIED is a vehicle which contains and delivers an explosive device to a … hostile reconnaissance and undertake ‘dry-runs’ to test the security response. How might your staff identify such … Attack methodology: Vehicle bombs …
Keywords: Vehicle as a Weapon , Hostile Vehicle Mitigation , Risk Assessment , Security measures , Bomb threat , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible places , publicly accessible locations

Cyber security

… functions and employ digital technologies to manage safety, security and engineering systems. As a result, businesses … This will help to make sure that the approach to cyber security is proportionate. While there is no specific format … as your business changes and/or threats evolve.   Cyber Security Checklist     2. Assessing the risk The following …
Keywords: Cyber Security , Threat , Attack Methodology , CCTV , Access control , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible locations

Cyber security checklist

… functions, employing digital technologies to manage safety, security systems. As a result, businesses can become … and can cause irreversible damage.  Ensure your cyber security is regularly assessed with our Cyber Security Checklist.   For further information, please go to …
Keywords: Cyber , Cyber Security , Threat , National

Personnel security checklist

… Personnel security is a system of policies and procedures that aim to … Personnel security checklist …
Keywords: Personnel Security , Risk , Terrorist threat , Security , Protective Security , PALs , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible locations , publicly accessible places

Personnel security training and good practice

… 1. Introduction: personnel security training Following a risk assessment, evaluate if it is necessary to employ a guardforce as part of your security plan. It’s important all staff with security responsibilities understand their roles and are … Personnel security training and good practice …
Keywords: Personnel Security , Hiring security , Security Culture , Security Professional , Training , PALs Guidance , PALs , publicly accessible places , publicly accessible locations

Pavement licences - How can local authorities consider security?

… should seek to ensure a balanced consideration for security implications, particularly the risk to groups of people from interaction with hostile vehicles, and the creation of large crowds in new public … could include increased CCTV surveillance, manned guarding, vehicle security barriers and ACT (Action Counters …
Keywords: pavement licence applications , Local Authorities , security planning process , vehicle security barriers , protect crowds , public spaces , VAPS , ACT for Local Authorities