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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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171 results for "Threat"

Threat Information

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

08/06/2023  | 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

Countering Threats from Uncrewed Aerial Systems - Assessing The Threat & Vulnerability

 This document provides information as to how to assess the vulnerability of a site to the threat of Unmanned Aerial Systems. Detailed guidance is provided as to the four tasks that should be undertak...

23/05/2023  | 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.

31/07/2023  | 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...

22/06/2023  | PDF | 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

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

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

Employee IT Monitoring Insider Threat

A set of reports designed to better inform UK and UK-based multinational organisations’ security personnel when engaging in conversations with their legal teams on employee monitoring.

09/11/2022  | PDF | Web Page