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Chemical, Biological and Radiological (CBR) attacks

… 1. Introduction Attacks using chemical, biological or radiological (CBR) … significant harm and disruption, but they are difficult for terrorists to carry out effectively and weaponising often … explosive devices, are more reliable, safe and easier for terrorists to acquire or use. Nevertheless, it is possible …
Keywords: CBRN , Chemical , Hazardous Materials , CBR , ETHANE , Venues and Public Spaces , Venues , public spaces

Terrorist Cyber Threat

… Cyber attacks against UK businesses take a number of forms and vary significantly in scale and complexity. Hostile attacks against UK cyberspace are considered a Tier 1 … Terrorist Cyber Threat Headline Assessment … as traditional state-sponsored espionage. It is likely that terrorist cyber activity against the UK is limited to social …
Keywords: Threat analysis , Threat , Cyber , Attack Methodology , Cyber attacks , Cyber Security , Phishing , National cyber security , Terrorism and cyber threats , Security online , National Cyber Security Centre

Self-Initiated Terrorists (S-ITs)

… Self-Initiated Terrorists pose the most significant terrorist threat to the United Kingdom. They will highly likely employ a low-sophistication methodology in an attack and they can emerge from any ideology. … What is a Self-Initiated Terrorist (S-IT)? … A Self-Initiated Terrorist (S-IT) is defined as “Person(s) who threaten or …
Keywords: Self-Initiated Terrorists , Attack Methodology , Threat analysis , Intelligence , Prevent , Weapon , Ideologies , Target , Extremist , Marauding Attack , Venues and Public Spaces , Mental health

Terrorist use of Firearms

… The threat of a terrorist attack by firearm in the UK is not likely, but it is … Terrorist attacks in the UK using firearms are extremely rare. In the … been one occasion where a firearm has been discharged in a terrorist attack on the UK mainland. Although there is a …
Keywords: Firearms , Threat analysis , Attack Methodology , Threat , Counter Terrorism , Attack , Weapons of Terrorism , Venues and Public Spaces , Guns , Ammunition

The Threat from Extreme Right-Wing Terrorism

… is their ability to radicalise and inspire Self-Initiated Terrorists (S-ITs) . The threat from ERWT in the UK has evolved with several attacks and plots since 2017. Any future ERWT attack in the UK is highly likely to be carried out by … terrorism and possession of documents useful to a terrorist in June 2019. The group has encouraged and …
Keywords: Risk , Threat , Terrorist threat , ERWT , RIGHT-WING , Terrorism , GROUPS , EXTREME , EXTREME RIGHT-WING , THREAT FROM , EXTREME RIGHT-WING TERRORISM , MTA , radicalisation

Terrorist use of Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW)

… or damage infrastructure. ProtectUK gives an insight into terrorist use of Vehicle as a Weapon (VAW) attacks. … infrastructure. Headline assessment If either an Islamist terrorist or Extreme Right-Wing terrorist attack were to occur in the UK, the use of a Vehicle as a …
Keywords: Vehicle as a Weapon , Hostile Vehicle Mitigation , Attack , Attack Methodology , Threat analysis , Ideologies , Threat , VAW , Awareness , Analysis , MTA , Marauding Attack , vehicle security barriers , National vehicle threat mitigation unit

Purple Guide Chapter on Counter Terrorism - Threat Levels

… will be taken into account; Available Intelligence Terrorist Capability Terrorist Intentions Timescale Response levels should … detecting, delaying, mitigating and responding to an attack. It is not always appropriate to consider all of …

Human source handler reveals the unsung heroes ‘stopping terror attacks’ in the new Inside Counter Terrorism Policing podcast

… about the importance of human intelligence when tackling terrorist plots in a new podcast released for International … the public from terrorism.  With 43 late stage terror attacks stopped since 2017, the need to recruit incredible … source handler reveals the unsung heroes ‘stopping terror attacks’ in the new Inside Counter Terrorism Policing podcast …
Keywords: podcast , Intelligence , Counter Terrorism Policing

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

… policy or practice. Headline Assessment We assess a terrorist attack in the UK motivated by LASIT ideology to be unlikely. … political ideas such as socialism or conservatism. A LASIT terrorist’s grievance narrative may draw on several …
Keywords: Risk , Threat , Terrorist threat , LASI , LASIT , Left Anarchist and Single Issue Terrorist , Single Issue Terrorist , Incel , Extreme views

Crime Prevention and Counter Terrorism

… and crime often differ in their motivations and aims, pre-attack behaviours are often similar. Both groups may conduct … security vulnerabilities and the likelihood of a successful attack. Information may be gained through online research, …