Displaying results 21 - 30 of 35

REMOVE. REMOVE. REMOVE: Guidance on hazardous substance exposure

… Security personnel and other staff may be the first … and Radiological (CBR) incidents.  The National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) has developed a new campaign - RAR … - which summarises the essential information required for Security control room (SCR) staff to effectively respond to …
Keywords: CBRN , Threat , Substances , Attack , Hazardous Materials , Chemical , Acid attack , Remove , Corrosive

Martyn’s Law statutory guidance published by the Home Office

… to follow, without requiring specialist expertise or prior security knowledge to understand requirements. Practical … commences, the guidance includes information about good security practice that people may wish to consider. During … sectors in scope of the Act, alongside expert protective security partners. We would like to thank all of those who …
Keywords: Martyn's Law , Terrorism , Bill , Legislation , Guidance

Stage 1: Risk Identification

… to identify the gaps and weaknesses in your current security approach.  Finally, you will be supported in the development a set of risk scenarios  that capture how a security failure could occur and its potential consequences. … around the threats your organisation is exposed. Security specialists and experts and local and national bodies may …
Keywords: Risk Management , Risk Assessment , Risk , Response , Protective security

Terrorist Cyber Threat

… against UK cyberspace are considered a Tier 1 national security risk. … against UK cyberspace are considered a Tier 1 national security risk. Cyber attacks against UK businesses take a … against UK cyberspace is considered a Tier 1 national security risk, alongside international armed conflict, …
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

Chemical, Biological and Radiological (CBR) attacks

…   2. CBR mitigation Good general physical and personnel security measures will help to reduce CBR incidents. Apply appropriate personnel security standards to contractors and visitors, especially … to increase resilience to a CBR attack: review the physical security measures relevant to areas of a building that due …
Keywords: CBRN , Chemical , Hazardous Materials , CBR , ETHANE , Venues and Public Spaces , Venues , public spaces

Threat from Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Terrorism

… material are strictly regulated in the UK and nuclear security is robust, having to meet international standards. …
Keywords: CBRN , Threat analysis , Threat , Attack Methodology , Chemical , Biological , Radiological , Nuclear , Counter Terrorism

Action Counters Terrorism (ACT): Report suspicious activity

… plan attacks. Have you noticed anyone observing CCTV, security arrangements, or taking photos of entrances and … Laurence Taylor national police lead for Protective Security, explains: “Working in Venues and Public Spaces … comes with risk. This course allows anybody, not just security professionals, to learn how best to protect …
Keywords: Suspicious Behaviour , Suspicious Item , ACT , Report , Advice

Mail handling

… for terrorists. Go to PAS 97:2021 Mail Screening and Security specification  to find out about different types of … postal threats, and implementing appropriate screening and security measures, either internally or outsourced.     1.2 … to the risk it faces. The local police Counter Terrorism Security Advisor (CTSA) can assist with this process by …
Keywords: Suspicious Item , Mail handling , Security measures , Emergency Planning , Venues and Public Spaces , Venues , public spaces

Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025: Martyn’s Law since Royal Assent

… An update from Shaun Hipgrave, Director of National Security Protect and Prepare, Homeland Security Group, Home Office. This week marks one year since … Law received Royal Assent. As the Director of National Security Protect and Prepare in the Home Office, I oversee …
Keywords: Martyn's Law , Event Security , Counter Terrorism Support , Counter Terrorism , Counter Terrorism Policing , Venues and Public Spaces , Legislation

National Stakeholder Menu of Tactical Options

… set of options which can be used by the private sector and security industry to enhance the wider national security posture at times of raised threat or in response to … at the request of police following an extraordinary Security Review. The tactical options included in this …
Keywords: National Stakeholder Menu , Tactical Options , Protective Security , Protective measures , Threat , MOTO