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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 …
Keywords: Hostile Reconnaissance , Suspicious activity , Risk Assessment , Security mindedness , Suspicious Behaviour

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 …
Keywords: Security measures , Security mindedness , Communications , Hostile , Emergency Planning

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 quick and …
Keywords: Protective Security , Protective measures , Business , Small business , Vigilance messaging , Security mindedness

Review your protective security plans in response to the increase in the national threat level

… Notify (SCaN) | Public Premises & Events | NPSA Disrupting Hostile Reconnaissance | Hostile Reconnaissance | NPSA Recognising Terrorist Threats …
Keywords: National Threat Level , Threat , Severe , Counter Terrorism Policing , Stakeholders

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 … and detailed information to carry out their attack. Hostile reconnaissance is the information gathering phase by those …
Keywords: Suspicious activity , Reporting , CCTV , Hostile Reconnaissance , Security , Deter Threats

SCaN for all staff

… organisation venue or event, to increase their awareness of hostile reconnaissance and how they can help to help counter it. … the core components of SCaN:  See - understanding what hostile reconnaissance is and how to spot it Check - knowing what to …
Keywords: NPSA , Protective Security , Business , SCAN , Training , Staff training

Tactic VB2: Review patrol and positioning of security staff

… of situational awareness. Understand how to identify hostile reconnaissance. Communicate effectively. Respond … communications already in place to deter those conducting hostile reconnaissance. Supervisors are key to ensure high …
Keywords: Security , Hostile Reconnaissance , Staff , Awareness , Training

CCTV

… assist in the identification of suspicious activity or ‘hostile reconnaissance’. Hostile reconnaissance refers to the planning phase of a …
Keywords: CCTV , publicly accessible places , Hostile Reconnaissance , Security , Cyber , PALs Guidance , PALs , publicly accessible locations

Advice for security managers during a heightened threat level

… is to avoid equipping terrorists should they be conducting hostile reconnaissance.  … albeit politely, particularly if they are conducting hostile reconnaissance. This intervention casts doubt about the … 999? Do staff understand the HOT protocol ? disrupting hostile reconnaissance: make sure staff understand how to …
Keywords: Threat , SCAN , Physical Security , Personal Security , Perimeter , Risk Management , Counter Terrorism Support , Terrorism threat levels , Guidance , Venues and Public Spaces , Business Continuity , Security Managers , Building

Attack methodology: Vehicle bombs

… report suspicious customers at your premises?  conducting hostile reconnaissance before the event. Terrorists will regularly carry out hostile reconnaissance and undertake ‘dry-runs’ to test the …
Keywords: Vehicle as a Weapon , Hostile Vehicle Mitigation , Risk Assessment , Security measures , Bomb threat , PALs Guidance , publicly accessible places , publicly accessible locations