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Threat Overview

… Terrorists may use different methodologies to conduct attacks within the United Kingdom. These can include: Marauding Attacker (e.g. bladed weapon, firearm) Vehicle as a weapon … Fire as a Weapon Chemical, Biological or Radiological attack Other attack types (e.g. cyber, drones) Some …

Terrorist use of Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW)

… an insight into terrorist use of Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW) attacks. … What is meant by Vehicle as a Weapon? Vehicle as … an Islamist terrorist or Extreme Right-Wing terrorist attack were to occur in the UK, the use of a Vehicle as a … plotting in the UK will, in some instances, form part of an attack including other methodologies.   How and why do …
Keywords: Vehicle as a Weapon , Hostile Vehicle Mitigation , Attack , Attack Methodology , Threat analysis , Ideologies , Threat , VAW , Awareness , Analysis

Managing risk and business continuity

… a ‘creeping/rising tide crisis’ where a disruption, such an attack on an IT system, emerges and, if not managed … and urgent business activities to how they were before an attack and what work your business must continue to do to survive the disruption from a terrorist attack. Consider a range of impacts that could disrupt your …
Keywords: Risk Management , Risk , Incident Management , Business Continuity , Emergency Planning , Venues and Public Spaces

Threat levels

… to give a broad indication of the likelihood of a terrorist attack. … SUBSTANTIAL  – An attack is likely    The main threats to national security … to give a broad indication of the likelihood of a terrorist attack. How are threat levels decided? The national threat …
Keywords: Threat Level , Threat , National , National Security , Terrorist threat , Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre , JTAC , UK Threat Level , Security Services , Intelligence

Security Minded Communications

… disrupt hostiles during the reconnaissance stage of their attack planning. … Security-Minded Communications (SMC) is … were to choose your organisation or event as a place to attack, they will almost certainly fail. For more …
Keywords: CPNI , NPSA , Security mindedness , Religious establishments , Security measures , Advice

Martyn’s Law overview and what you need to know

… steps have been taken to prepare for potential terrorist attacks and get ready to help keep people safe in the event of an attack. In addition, certain larger premises and events will … venues and events may be impacted to a greater extent by an attack and should be expected to do more. Standard duty …
Keywords: Martyn's Law , Parliament , Bill , Legislation , Organisation , Counter Terrorism , Protect

Purple Guide Chapter on Counter Terrorism - Threat Levels

… detecting, delaying, mitigating and responding to an attack. It is not always appropriate to consider all of … Deter involves discouraging adversaries from conducting an attack by making each element appear too physically or … of the event. Detect involves being alert to potential attack behaviours at every stage, from planning and …

Terrorist Cyber Threat

… Terrorist Cyber Threat Headline Assessment Hostile attacks against UK cyber-space are considered a Tier 1 national security risk. Cyber attacks against UK businesses take a number of forms and … unless a specific group openly claims to have conducted an attack, terrorist cyber activity is not always identifiable. …
Keywords: Threat analysis , Threat , Cyber , Attack Methodology , PALs , Cyber attacks

Physical Threats

… cannot Run, Hide Find cover from gunfire If you can see the attacker, they may be able to see you. Cover from view does … did you last see the suspects? Descriptions: Describe the attacker, numbers, features, clothing, weapons etc. Further … firmly Question you Be unable to distinguish you from the attacker Officers will evacuate you when it is safe to do so …

ACT in a BOX Exercises: New interactive product launched

… is an important tool for increasing preparedness. Terrorist attacks are most often no-notice events with potentially … to rehearse their response to a fictional Marauding Attacker or Improved Explosive Device (IED) in a … and Business Continuity page or the Marauding Terrorist Attack Guidance: Testing and Exercising. … ACT in a BOX …
Keywords: Preparedness , Exercise , ACT , e-Learning , incident response , NaCTSO , Action Counters Terrorism , Awareness