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Advice for security managers during a heightened threat level

… is to avoid equipping terrorists should they be conducting hostile reconnaissance  … There are practical actions you … albeit politely, particularly if they are conducting hostile reconnaissance. This intervention casts doubt about … and reasonable to do so. For example, should security use a vehicle, and patrol areas such as car parks, then park and …
Keywords: Threat , SCAN , Physical Security , Personal Security , Perimeter , Risk Management

Security Minded Communications

… Security-Minded Communications (SMC) is designed to disrupt hostiles during the reconnaissance stage of their attack … Security-Minded Communications (SMC) is designed to disrupt hostiles and to make a hostile believe that if they were to choose your …
Keywords: CPNI , NPSA , Security mindedness , Religious establishments , Security measures , Advice

Road Transport Security Standards launched

… Transport Security Standards. … The road network is used by hostile actors to conduct their activity, both in the … freight, bus and coach sector to better protect their vehicles, assets and personnel from theft, hijacking or being targeted for terrorist purposes. In recent years, vehicles have been used by terrorists to conduct attacks on …

4 easy ways to reassure your customers that safety is a top priority

… emotional and behavioural responses and deter potential hostiles.  … Your business plays a vital role in encouraging … amongst your customers and by doing so, could prevent hostile reconnaissance and terrorist incidents. Here are 4 … social media content and web content.    4. Show potential hostiles that you’re prepared  As well as signalling to …
Keywords: Protective Security , Protective measures , Business , Small business , Vigilance messaging , Security mindedness

Competent Person in the Workplace awarding Organisation partner announced

… terrorism protective security and preparedness plans and mitigations. The qualification will be open to any person or …

Keeping everyone safe at events

There’s a wealth of advice available to event organisers and security staff to ensure that everyone can enjoy themselves.

Terrorist Cyber Threat

… Terrorist Cyber Threat Headline Assessment Hostile attacks against UK cyber-space are considered a Tier … is highly likely this will create more vulnerabilities for hostile cyber actors to exploit.  There is difficulty in attributing hostile cyber activity to specific named terrorist groups or …
Keywords: Threat analysis , Threat , Cyber , Attack Methodology , PALs , Cyber attacks

Conflict in the Middle East – What does it mean for UK business?

… to the workforce (a key aspect in the NPSA Insider Risk Mitigation Framework ). Messaging from leaders or managers …
Keywords: Business , Counter Terrorism Policing , ACT Awareness , NPSA , JTAC

Crisis management for terrorist related events

… on the preparation and management of threats from hostile actors. … The NPSA offer a 38 page guide which …
Keywords: CPNI , Threat , Crisis Management , Hostile Reconnaissance , security planning process , NPSA

Unintended Consequences Research: Identifying the Impact of NaCTSO Public-Facing Products and Campaigns

Northumbria University have explored the impact of NaCTSO’s public offerings, including any unintended consequences. With collaboration from:

Dr Paul Dresser
Professor Mike Rowe
Dr Jamie Harding


Keywords: Counter Terrorism Policing , Consequences , Unintended Consequences , Research , Awareness