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Communication

… communications Those planning an attack typically conduct hostile reconnaissance; gathering information is a vital component … even low sophistication attacks are usually preceded by hostile reconnaissance). Terrorists want their attack to …
Keywords: PALs Guidance , publicly accessible locations

Access control

… clear signage. A challenge culture by staff will also deter hostile reconnaissance. However, consider balancing the deterrent … assistance being given to an adversary carrying out hostile reconnaissance. Go to the NPSA (formerly …
Keywords: Access control , Hostile Reconnaissance , Security Culture , publicly accessible places , PALs Guidance , PALs , publicly accessible locations

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

Tactic IB1: Ensure that staff are briefed on Threat and Response Levels

… any suspicious incidents detected recently, e.g. potential hostile reconnaissance. Information about forthcoming major events … as this information can be used by terrorists or other hostiles in the planning of an attack. In addition, avoid …
Keywords: Threat , Threat Level , Risk Assessment , Communications , National Threat Level

Tactic DB1: Close non-essential access and egress points

… the building itself, it is vulnerable to a wide range of hostile activity.  Access points provide channels for … Design of the access point to limit the vulnerability to reconnaissance and to minimise the effects of blast or other … and lighting systems to support detection and tracking of hostile acts. Access control measures to permit the entry of …
Keywords: Emergency exits , Evacuation , Mail handling , Security , Risk Assessment

Complex attacks

… targets, training, establishment of covert facilities and hostile reconnaissance Because of these factors, it is difficult to …
Keywords: Attack , Attack Methodology , Threat , Threat analysis , Self-Initiated Terrorists , VAPS , Complex , MTA , Marauding Attack , IEDs , Venues and Public Spaces

Tactic DB2: Search immediate parking areas and review access to them

… serve to assist identification of suspicious behaviour or hostile reconnaissance, well as post incident evidence gathering.  … alerting the police. Locate, track and monitor intruders/hostiles (e.g. via CCTV) and communicate this to the police. …
Keywords: Emergency Planning , CCTV , Access control , Reporting , Threat

Tactic EB4: Ensure a Crisis Communication Plan is agreed and document all decisions including rationale

… of all major organisations.  As the result of actions of a hostile actor, the police will have the lead role in … may deter potential attackers when they carry out online hostile reconnaissance as part of the attack planning process.   …
Keywords: Staff , Risk Management , Risk Assessment , Communications , Security , Security plan

Tactic VB3: Ensure that perimeter fencing and security lighting is checked

… the investments they need to make, to exercise control over hostile activities and protect their critical assets against … Supporting a response force. Method To achieve success, a hostile will attempt to identify and exploit weaknesses … your organisation faces. Considering the nature of hostile reconnaissance, where it may be conducted in or around your …
Keywords: Operational , Fencing , Lighting , Perimeter , CCTV , Intruder

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