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DEFINED TERM(S)
Vulnerability
Vulnerability is how inherently prone an asset is to the threat. It considers what measures are in place to protect the asset, as well as the state of those measures. A vulnerability could be exploited by threat actors
Vehicle as a weapon
Also known as VAW is the use of a vehicle to kill or injure people
UK National Authority for Counter Eavesdropping
Also known as UKNACE, is the UK government’s National Technical Authority for technical (counter eavesdropping) security
Threat
Threat is an intention to cause harm. Threats can be to individuals, groups, organisations, sectors, nations, ideas – anything or anyone, tangible or intangible. The threat is what we are trying to protect against. Those that would carry out the threat are threat actors
Security Engineering
The design and application of physical, personnel and cyber protective security measures to protect assets and operations against malicious attacks such as terrorism, espionage and crime
Extreme Right Wing Terrorism
Also known as ERWT, is terrorism motivated by extreme right wing ideologies such as fascism and white supremacism
Risk
Risk is a situation that could occur as a result of the threat and vulnerability, causing loss to or damage of the asset. Risks are what your protective security measures are designed to reduce or remove – in other words, what those measures are designed to mitigate. 
Protective Security
Implementing effective protective security measures will help to protect your organisation from threats.
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168 result for "Threat"

A Guide to Using Threat Assessments

A security threat is the intent and capability for a threat actor to take some adverse action against you. Threat assessments provide judgments on how likely this is to happen and the methodology thre...

10/02/2022 | Web Page

Threat Landscape

Understanding the threats facing your business or organisation will ensure protective security measures are proportionate, effective and responsive

30/11/2021 | Web Page

Threat Scenarios and Advice

Information and advice on the most concerning and relevant threat scenarios currently facing UK government and industry.

30/03/2021 | Web Page

Insider Threat Practitioners & Stakeholders

Insider Threat Practitioners and Stakeholders will need to be engaged across business areas to provide specialist insight and ensure a successful implementation of a working Insider Threat Programme.

28/09/2020 | Web Page

Threat image projection (TIP) guidance

Threat image projection (TIP) guidance. TIP is a powerful tool designed to help security officers in their task of x-ray screening.

13/12/2022 | PDF| Web Page

Insider Threat in a Pandemic

NPSA has conducted extensive research into insider threat and has identified common themes among the individuals and organisations involved. This note explains the key points that are relevant to miti...

21/02/2023 | PDF| Web Page

Recognising Terrorist Threat print version

NPSA, in collaboration with ACT, is proud to announce the publication of Recognising Terrorist Threats a guide for the security professional.

21/02/2023 | Web Page

Physical Security Guidance in Response to the Situation in Ukraine

Understand how physical security measures may enhance protection against the threat posed by state actors

21/04/2022 | Web Page

Hostile Reconnaissance – Understanding and countering the threat

This guidance provides an overview of hostile reconnaissance in the context of the attack planning process, how to consider the threats an organisation faces from this perspective, the hostile’s infor...

13/12/2022 | PDF| Web Page

Screening Bulk Deliveries

Bulk deliveries can provide a means for getting explosives, weapons and other threat items through a site’s secure perimeter.

26/02/2023 | Web Page

Hostile Activity

The following guides provide an overview of the threat that state actors may pose to CNI, which is anticipated to be heightened during this time

03/02/2023 | Web Page

Responding To Terrorist Incidents multi-hazard threat poster

Decision making model poster for Responding To Terrorist Incidents Developing Effective Command and Control multi-hazard threat

24/03/2023 | PDF| Web Page