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Managing risk and business continuity

… to the organisation. The risks should be mitigated through preventative measures such as ‘target hardening’, the … use of information security systems. Having worked on preventing the risk materialising, the organisation must … and decide whether reasonable steps are being taken to prevent that harm. This is known as a ‘risk assessment’ and …
Keywords: Risk Management , Risk , Incident Management , Business Continuity , Emergency Planning , Venues and Public Spaces

Working with Counter Terrorism Security Advisors (CTSAs)

… that people are a company’s best advantage in helping prevent and tackle a range of threats including terrorism, … that should be incorporated into their general crime prevention plans, advice and guidance. … Working with …
Keywords: Local Authorities , Threat , National Security , Counter Terrorism Security Advisors , CTSA , Business Engagement , ACT , SCAN , CTSAs

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.

Proscription of the Terrorgram collective

Following a recent Parliament order, the Terrorgram collective has now been proscribed as a terrorist organisation, making it a criminal offence to belong to the group, or invite support for it.

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

… vigilance amongst your customers and by doing so, could prevent hostile reconnaissance and terrorist incidents. Here …
Keywords: Protective Security , Protective measures , Business , Small business , Vigilance messaging , Security mindedness

The Purple Guide - Counter Terrorism Chapter

The Purple guide to Health, Safety and Welfare at Music and Other Events

“At the National Counter Terrorism Security Office we are focused on keeping people safe through our approaches and projects with partners. We are proud to be…

Action Counters Terrorism (ACT): Report suspicious activity

… other organisations through a Home Office programme called Prevent to help people vulnerable to radicalisation move …
Keywords: Suspicious Behaviour , Suspicious Item , ACT , Report , Advice

HVM considerations for temporary Vehicle Security Barriers

NaCTSO and the NPSA have released guidance to support local authorities, event organisers, and similar end user groups to using temporary Vehicle Security Barriers (VSBs) as part of a HVM scheme.

The Threat from Left-Wing, Anarchist and Single-Issue Terrorism (LASIT)

We look at the threat that organisations and individuals face from Left-Wing, Anarchist and Single-Issue Terrorism (LASIT).
Keywords: Risk , Threat , Terrorist threat , LASI , LASIT , Left Anarchist and Single Issue Terrorist , Single Issue Terrorist

Cinema business leaders unite to champion terrorism preparedness

Leaders from across the cinema sector gathered on 3 July 2025 for a high-profile industry event aimed at raising awareness about the critical importance of terrorism preparedness for cinema businesses.
Keywords: Business , Risk Management , ACT Awareness , Counter Terrorism , Protect , Preparedness , Training , Action Counters Terrorism , Awareness , Event Management , Event Security