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Ballot box and cyber security

… Ballot Box Security Ensure systems are in place to search vehicles used … to be opened for counting until the following morning. Cyber Security Cyber security advice ‘Guidance for local authorities during …
Keywords: Ballot box , Cyber Security , Election , Polling Stations , Venues

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 …
Keywords: Threat analysis , Threat , Cyber , Attack Methodology , PALs , Cyber attacks

Security guidance for elections

… There are a number of security considerations that need to be made both by those … for candidates   For candidates we recommend that you read: Cyber security guidance for individuals in politics - advice on how to protect against common cyber attacks seen against individuals in politics. Joint …
Keywords: Election , Cyber Security , Politics , Venues

Tactic EB5: Ensure supporting technology, such as access control systems, are in working order

… Information and Intention There are a number of supporting security related technologies which play a role in the … arrangements should be considered.  The issue of cyber-attacks on technological systems is a real and … use of the National Protective Security Authority (NPSA)’s Cyber Assurance of Physical Security Systems (CAPSS) …
Keywords: CCTV , Access control , Alarms , Security , Communications

Useful websites

… Security advice National Counter Terrorism Security Office: … Victim Support: www.victimsupport.org.uk   Cyber/Information security advice  Get Safe Online: www.getsafeonline.org Cyber Aware: www.ncsc.gov.uk/cyberaware/home Internet …

Stage 1: Risk Identification

… to identify the gaps and weaknesses in your current security approach.  Finally, you will be supported in the … a Weapon (FAW) Chemical, biological and radiological (CBR) Cyber Attack To complete the first step of the risk … increasing the likelihood of a successful attack.   Cyber Security Cyber security ensures the protection and …
Keywords: Risk Management , Risk Assessment , Risk , Response , Protective security

Threat levels

…  – An attack is likely    The main threats to national security are terrorism, espionage, cyber threats and the proliferation of weapons of mass … the threat facing us is key to ensuring protective security measures and mitigations are proportionate, …
Keywords: Threat Level , Threat , National , National Security , Terrorist threat , Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre , JTAC , UK Threat Level , Security Services , Intelligence

Protecting your assets

… the core underlying principles of NPSA's protective security methodology. This methodology defines a holistic … of your most important or sensitive assets - as protective security measures can only be truly effective if the physical, personnel and cyber elements are considered complementary to each other …
Keywords: CPNI , Protective Security , Physical Security , Risk Management , NPSA

Tactic DB1: Close non-essential access and egress points

… to staff and visitors of both the business and the site security posture.  Where there is no external secure … Therefore, it is extremely important to get the security requirements right, to ensure that vulnerability is … a holistic approach to physical, personnel, procedural and cyber security. Indeed, when the threat increases, closure …
Keywords: Emergency exits , Evacuation , Mail handling , Security , Risk Assessment

Useful links

… Further your knowledge of counter terrorism, protective security and crime prevention by using the following … Blue Book: A Guide to Personal Security … ce.uk/advice-and-guidance/awareness/blue-book-guide-personal-security Counter Terrorism First Aid Awareness … Crime Stoppers www.crimestoppers-uk.org   National Cyber Security Centre www.ncsc.gov.uk Suzy Lamplugh …