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

… and Intention There are 5 levels which form the UK National Threat Levels:  Critical Severe Substantial Moderate Low These threat levels are designed to provide a broad indication of … is important in developing a holistic briefing process, from assessing the risk, through to developing appropriate …
Keywords: Threat , Threat Level , Risk Assessment , Communications , National Threat Level

Tactic DB8: Implement a regular and unpredictable search sweep rota across site, including areas hidden from surveillance

… of a search regime is to help reduce the likelihood of threats entering your site(s), and to help you detect threats that may already be present at your site, including areas hidden from surveillance. It should address a clearly defined … search sweep rota across site, including areas hidden from surveillance …
Keywords: Communications , Vulnerabilities , Business

Terrorist use of Bladed or Blunt Force Weapon (BBFW) in the UK

… In this article we take an analytical look into the threat from Blunt and Bladed Force Weapons. … the UK were characterised by complex plots, often directed from overseas and largely employing explosives. Over the … and Likelihood in Intelligence Assessments When describing threats in intelligence assessments, Counter Terrorism …
Keywords: Blunt Weapons , Blunt force weapons , Threat , Attack Methodology , Venues and Public Spaces , VAPS , Bladed weapons , Attack Methodology , Marauding Attack , Knives

IT security and online communications

… information can be posted on social networks, especially from GPSenabled mobile devices, which tells others exactly … use and the services that we access both online and at work from theft or damage. … around social networks or via email do not open emails from unknown or suspicious senders treat all email …

The Purple Guide - Counter Terrorism Chapter

… representative organisations.    Key Points: Make sure that threats, including terrorism, form part of the event security risk assessment Understanding the threat facing the event is key to ensuring that protective … is essential, for corporate governance, to ensure that all threats have been considered and appropriate measures …

Managing risk and business continuity

… the organisation must still be ready to respond and recover from a business interruption, regardless of its cause. There … a business is to start by understanding and identifying the threats, vulnerabilities and the resulting business impact. … risk. This guidance outlines in other chapters the threat and some of the current terrorist attack …
Keywords: Risk Management , Risk , Incident Management , Business Continuity , Emergency Planning , Venues and Public Spaces

Self-Initiated Terrorists (S-ITs)

… Terrorists pose the most significant terrorist threat to the United Kingdom. They will highly likely employ … methodology in an attack and they can emerge from any ideology. … Terrorist (S-IT) is defined as “Person(s) who threaten or mobilise to violence (as defined in Section 1 of …
Keywords: Self-Initiated Terrorists , Attack Methodology , Threat analysis , Intelligence , Prevent , Weapon , Ideologies , Target , Extremist , Marauding Attack , Venues and Public Spaces , Mental health

Stage 1: Risk Identification

… and describe risks that might prevent your organisation from achieving its objectives. … in line with the ProtectUK Approach. This begins with a threat assessment to help you to determine the terrorist … What work place practices exist which may protect you from, or expose you to, particular attack types? Is there …
Keywords: Risk Management , Risk Assessment , Risk , Response , Protective security

Purple Guide Chapter on Counter Terrorism - Attack Planning

… to achieve their aims across the globe. When assessing the threat to an event, the risk manager must consider all the … where there is useful advice on how to deal with these threats. Vehicle Based Attacks Person Based Attacks Public … hidden, or has an attempt been made to conceal it from view? Obviously Suspicious? Can wires, circuit boards …

Incident procedures

… The vast majority of bomb threats are hoaxes designed to cause alarm and disruption. As well as the rare instances of valid bomb threats, terrorists may also make hoax bomb threat calls to intimidate. … Bomb Threats … While many bomb threats involve a person-to-person phone call, an increasing …
Keywords: Bomb threat , Suspicious Item , HOT principle , Suspicious Behaviour , Terrorist threat , Public Safety , Suspicious activity