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Hostile reconnaissance

… 1. Introduction Hostile reconnaissance is the term given to the … threat a site faces. This guidance therefore uses the term ‘hostile’ to refer any individual or group conducting … Protective Security Authority NPSA (formerly CPNI) defines hostile reconnaissance as ‘Purposeful observation with the …
Keywords: CPNI , Hostile Reconnaissance , Suspicious Behaviour , Security , Risk , Personnel Security , PALs Guidance , NPSA , PALs , publicly accessible places , publicly accessible locations

Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM)

… 1. Introduction Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) is a protective security … area may be utilised by the attackers. Encroachment A hostile vehicle may be able to: exploit gaps in an … result in an IED detonating in or close to an asset or a hostile vehicle entering a publicly accessible location. …
Keywords: Hostile Vehicle Mitigation , Vehicle as a Weapon , National Barrier Asset , National Security , Terrorist threat , PALs Guidance , PALs , publicly accessible places , publicly accessible locations

National Protective Security Authority - Hostile Vehicle Mitigation Video (HVM)

… Security Authority (NPSA) have released an updated Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) video. HVM helps protect … National Protective Security Authority - Hostile Vehicle Mitigation Video (HVM) …
Keywords: NPSA , Hostile Vehicle Mitigation , Protective Security , Security , CLOSE , ProtectUK , VEHICLE MITIGATION , HOSTILE VEHICLE , PROTECTIVE SECURITY AUTHORITY , NATIONAL PROTECTIVE SECURITY

Tactic VB1: Ensure a strong security posture through Security Minded Communications

… measures.  Those planning an attack will typically conduct hostile reconnaissance to gather key information.  A good … feel safe. Reducing potential vulnerabilities. Denying hostile access to information that they require for attack … Security-Minded Communications is designed to disrupt hostiles during the reconnaissance stage of their attack …
Keywords: Security measures , Security mindedness , Communications , Hostile , Emergency Planning

Tactic IB2: Ensure that staff are briefed in observing, detecting and responding to suspicious activity

… from people, places and websites is typically used by hostiles to assess the state of security and likelihood of … requirements mean that measures put in place to disrupt hostile reconnaissance can be effective over a wide range of threats. Physical hostile reconnaissance is a key part of this process. …
Keywords: Hostile Reconnaissance , Suspicious activity , Risk Assessment , Security mindedness , Suspicious Behaviour

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

… emotional and behavioural responses and deter potential hostiles.  … 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

HVM considerations for temporary Vehicle Security Barriers

… temporary Vehicle Security Barriers (VSBs) as part of a Hostile Vehicle Mitigation scheme. … Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) guidance … Security Authority, government and policing leads for Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) contains crucial …
Keywords: Hostile Vehicle Mitigation , HOSTILE VEHICLE , NPSA , Counter Terrorism Policing , Mitigation , vehicle security barriers , NaCTSO

Tactic EB1: Implement emergency change to shift patterns and agree plan with staff in advance

… threat and can provide an enhanced deterrence perception to hostiles. These cannot be undertaken without pre-planning … to rotation, can help to support vigilance and provide a hostile environment for terrorists to operate in. Changes … may deter potential attackers when they carry out online hostile reconnaissance as part of the attack planning …
Keywords: Threat Level , Emergency Planning , Staff , Communications

Tactic IB3: Ensure that any suspicious activity is reported in a timely manner

… face a variety of threats, be it from terrorists, hostile state and corporate espionage or criminals who are … scrutinising potential targets. Irrespective of their aims, hostiles are united in their desire to succeed. By using … on-site visits and, on occasion, insider knowledge, the hostile will seek to obtain sufficient and detailed …
Keywords: Suspicious activity , Reporting , CCTV , Hostile Reconnaissance , Security , Deter Threats

The National Vehicle Threat Mitigation Unit

… and protective security fencing that is deployed to provide hostile vehicle mitigation (HVM) schemes.   The NVTMU … by sharing best practice and innovative approaches to hostile vehicle mitigation. The unit contributes to a safer … and requirements of any Eligible User.   Defence against hostile vehicle threats By combining public expertise and …
Keywords: Vehicle , Transport , Vehicle as a Weapon , Weapons of Terrorism , Attack , Threat , Mitigation , National Security , Protective Security , vehicle security barriers , National Barrier Asset , Pedestrians , Roads and streets