Plan & Build
In the UK, transnational repression (TNR) refers to certain crimes directed by foreign states against individuals. These crimes can take place both physically and online
The planning process has a key role in making places – recommending how and where buildings should be built, what they should be used for and how they should fit into the local surroundings.
10 important steps organisations can take to enhance physical security measure to mitigate state threats
NPSA provides support to security professionals to maximise the reach of NPSA advice and guidance.
Consider security early when seeking investment to protect your company and help you prepare for the National Security and Investment Act
Windows and glazed facades are important elements of a building that can be vulnerable to forced entry, ballistic, surreptitious and other attacks
Secure rooms are often used for the storage of sensitive information or large assets. They are primarily designed to protect against surreptitious attack, but may offer some resistance to forcible entry.
In general terms, secure working areas are areas within buildings or facilities where personnel work with sensitive information or assets.
Protective security for those involved in elections and safeguarding the UK's democratic values
Operate & Detect
This guidance helps you to recognise suspicious adverts and recruiter behaviours and understand how you can protect yourself and your organisation by reporting concerns and ceasing engagement if something doesn’t look right
Being able to spot the signs of suspicious activity, social engineering, and online threats can help to protect you and your information
On 24 November 2022 the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster made a written ministerial statement to the House of Commons on the subject of visual surveillance systems used on the government estate
All organisations need to ensure they have the processes and procedures in place to deliver an effective, efficient and compliant security provision
The ACT website connects you with specially trained Prevent officers who work with a variety of professionals to help vulnerable people move away from extremism
How to develop and maintain a professional, motivated, and attentive guard force and CCTV team
The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has launched the Stay Safe, Tell Security campaign, urging the public and businesses to remain vigilant and report any unusual activity to nearby licensed security operatives or the police.
The Think before You Link campaign, on which the TBYL App is based, can help keep you, your colleagues, and the country safe from being targeted by malicious profiles online
Why and how hostile reconnaissance is conducted, and the principles of how to disrupt threats during the reconnaissance phase, along with practical measures on how to reduce the vulnerability of their site
NPSA, in collaboration with ACT, is proud to announce the publication of Recognising Terrorist Threats a guide for the security professional.
Guidance for those responsible for planning the movement of sensitive items on the need for protective security during transportation
Hostile reconnaissance is the term given to the information gathering phase by those individuals or groups with malicious intent
Sensitive information and assets, whatever their form, must be appropriately protected from creation through to verified destruction.
Tamper indicating equipment can be used to provide physical evidence of unauthorised access to a secure area or object.
Response & Review
High-risk individuals may be approached by people experiencing distress, frustration, anger, or exhibiting threatening behaviour. These encounters can take place, face-to-face, online or over the phone
Though calling the emergency services is straightforward, the following page includes some detail you may not have considered
Organisations have an obligation to identify, assess and manage risks to their people, particularly those who are considered high-risk individuals.
If you are in immediate danger, concerned about threatening or abusive behaviour or suspicious activity: know what to do, who to call and what information to provide.
The destruction of sensitive items should be undertaken via a secure process. This section provides those responsible for information assurance and physical security with best practice guidance
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High-risk individuals may be exposed to threats to their personal safety and security. If you are a high-risk individual, this guidance aims to help you protect yourself and your family from a range of threats.
NPSA have released new election protective security guidance on protecting pedestrian queues
Guidance aimed at Users and Providers of shared workspaces, offices, coworking spaces and laboratories to encourage basic security practices and enhance your security awareness
The destruction of sensitive items should be undertaken via a secure process. This section provides those responsible for information assurance and physical security with best practice guidance
Tamper indicating equipment can be used to provide physical evidence of unauthorised access to a secure area or object.
Effective security planning is essential for the application of good protective security.
The Security Industry Authority (SIA) has launched the Stay Safe, Tell Security campaign, urging the public and businesses to remain vigilant and report any unusual activity to nearby licensed security operatives or the police.
Consider security early when seeking investment to protect your company and help you prepare for the National Security and Investment Act
