‘Time and property mean nothing, lives mean everything’
 
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Realistically there are two threat modes that must be addressed to effectively prepare for current or future security events. These are the “Immediate” and “Deliberate” threat modes. The “Immediate” threat represents day-to-day security challenges that effective security planning will, in the main, protect against. However the “Deliberate” threat mode represents the most serious of challenges that involves an organized, focused and thoroughly planned attack. This latter threat will be for financial, political or special interest reasoning. The Global Impact 4 Point Security Initiative (4-PSI) addresses both threat modes and our conclusions will prepare management to effectively counter both. The absolute key in dealing with the insidious threat of terrorism, or anything likely under the “New Normal” situation, is the engagement of those most directly involved on a day-to-day basis. All too often security is seen as some else’s problem but the facts are that contract security personnel only see the tip off the iceberg. It is also a fact that security personnel have an unfortunately high turn over rate while many employees of the building have been there for many years. It is the buy in of those senior employees that Global Impact will seek out and turn into security ears and eyes. Given the “New Normal” environment it is important to set the standards of protection directly against the known threats. We are faced with the question of “are we effectively prepared to face the worse case scenarios” or what Global Impact refers to as a potentially “ruinous event”. Events such as acts of terrorism, serious vandalism, or delivery of toxic substances into the HVAC system, the facility must be “reasonably” prepared to effectively react to these types events. If all of the known threats are not considered and such an event occurs, then there may loss of life and financial devastation. It may also result in highly public inquiries, the results of which could be damaging to the organisation. Setting an acceptable security benchmark is the hallmark of an organisation showing due diligence regarding the proper protection and safety of all of its people and assets.
Vehicle bombs and bombs by proxy are difficult to deal with. There are few defences against this type of attack. Loss of life, property, and company/ client information can be crippling to an organisation . There are measures to detect, deter, and restrict damage should you be targeted with this type of explosive device.
The lone wolf, organized crime, terrorist organizations and activist groups are all capable of targeting your building or your facility. The bomb is the weapon of choice for cowards, laymen and sophisticated organizations. You cannot combat them by denying that they are a threat to you.
Mail bombs are personal and chilling, they can be directed towards the intended target with great accuracy. There are many tell tale signs that a package or letter may contain explosives, incendiaries or biohazards. Learn how to prepare your mail room and mail handling staff to be your first line of defence.
Suicide bombers have many operational advantages. Their intent can be used against them to defend your building. With the use of Behavioural Pattern Diagnostic and the fact that pre- attack surveillance is carried out before an attack, your frontline and security staff can be taught to recognize the warning signs. Learn what they are and how to counter against this type of attack.
Note: We believe unreservedly that defending against the modern day adversary in the form of a Homegrown Extremist, a Lone Wolf or a more traditional terror group is extremely difficult. What is not unreasonable, however, is to be totally prepared, equipped and poised to meet any such attacks if or when they occur. During the time between an attack occurring and first responders arrival on the scene, it is your frontline staff that will make the difference, in some cases, of people living or dying. These staff members must be supported in such a way that they know what to do, when to do it and they must have the equipment training, and support to ensure casualties are kept to a minimum post-attack.
HOMEGROWN VIOLENT EXTREMIST (HVE) & LONE WOLF ASSAILANTS The shooting at Fort Hood, Texas. the massacre committed by Anders Breivik in Norway, and the callous murder of four people including three children in Toulouse, France, all can be attributed to a lone operative. The threat from grassroots actors operating alone or in small groups is much higher than that from traditional terrorist groups. Stratfor, an independent Global Intelligence supplier stated that 'There is a far greater likelihood of a successful  attack being conducted in the West by a lone-wolf attacker or small cell than by a member of an established terrorist groups.' Lone wolves do pose a threat, however they follow the planning process utilized by more traditional assailants, but they must do it alone and are vulnerable to detection. A good security awareness culture, realistic security policy and procedures, and proper protective security measures such as CCTV systems and lighting can help protect your people and your assets.
THE REALITY Nothing is 100%, there is no one counter-measure or procedure that can stop a terrorist or criminal from attacking your building. The reality is, should terrorists plan a deliberate attack against your building or facility, the odds are pretty high that they will succeed should they reach the attack phase. Successful attacks still happen to hard targeted buildings. Screaming about terrorism has the overall effect of building everyone involved into a "Deny & Repress" mind set. Overstating the threat is almost as bad as ignoring it. Therefore a realistic rationale for security planning is a vital part of Risk Reduction and Incident Management Planning. To effectively structure a security plan the threat must be understood so actual attacks can be countered.
‘Time and property mean nothing, lives mean everything’
!
Realistically there are two threat modes that must be addressed to effectively prepare for current or future security events. These are the “Immediate” and “Deliberate” threat modes. The “Immediate” threat represents day-to-day security challenges that effective security planning will, in the main, protect against. However the “Deliberate” threat mode represents the most serious of challenges that involves an organized, focused and thoroughly planned attack. This latter threat will be for financial, political or special interest reasoning. The Global Impact 4 Point Security Initiative (4-PSI) addresses both threat modes and our conclusions will prepare management to effectively counter both. The absolute key in dealing with the insidious threat of terrorism, or anything likely under the “New Normal” situation, is the engagement of those most directly involved on a day-to-day basis. All too often security is seen as some else’s problem but the facts are that contract security personnel only see the tip off the iceberg. It is also a fact that security personnel have an unfortunately high turn over rate while many employees of the building have been there for many years. It is the buy in of those senior employees that Global Impact will seek out and turn into security ears and eyes. Given the “New Normal” environment it is important to set the standards of protection directly against the known threats. We are faced with the question of “are we effectively prepared to face the worse case scenarios” or what Global Impact refers to as a potentially “ruinous event”. Events such as acts of terrorism, serious vandalism, or delivery of toxic substances into the HVAC system, the facility must be “reasonably” prepared to effectively react to these types events. If all of the known threats are not considered and such an event occurs, then there may loss of life and financial devastation. It may also result in highly public inquiries, the results of which could be damaging to the organisation. Setting an acceptable security benchmark is the hallmark of an organisation showing due diligence regarding the proper protection and safety of all of its people and assets.
Vehicle bombs and bombs by proxy are difficult to deal with. There are few defences against this type of attack. Loss of life, property, and company/ client information can be crippling to an organisation . There are measures to detect, deter, and restrict damage should you be targeted with this type of explosive device.
The lone wolf, organized crime, terrorist organizations and activist groups are all capable of targeting your building or your facility. The bomb is the weapon of choice for cowards, laymen and sophisticated organizations. You cannot combat them by denying that they are a threat to you.
Mail bombs are personal and chilling, they can be directed towards the intended target with great accuracy. There are many tell tale signs that a package or letter may contain explosives, incendiaries or biohazards. Learn how to prepare your mail room and mail handling staff to be your first line of defence.
Suicide bombers have many operational advantages. Their intent can be used against them to defend your building. With the use of Behavioural Pattern Diagnostic and the fact that pre-attack surveillance is carried out before an attack, your frontline and security staff can be taught to recognize the warning signs. Learn what they are and how to counter against this type of attack.
HOMEGROWN VIOLENT EXTREMIST (HVE) & LONE WOLF ASSAILANTS The shooting at Fort Hood, Texas. the massacre committed by Anders Breivik in Norway, and the callous murder of four people including three children in Toulouse, France, all can be attributed to a lone operative. The threat from grassroots actors operating alone or in small groups is much higher than that from traditional terrorist groups. Stratfor, an independent Global Intelligence supplier stated that 'There is a far greater likelihood of a successful  attack being conducted in the West by a lone-wolf attacker or small cell than by a member of an established terrorist groups.' Lone wolves do pose a threat, however they follow the planning process utilized by more traditional assailants, but they must do it alone and are vulnerable to detection. A good security awareness culture, realistic security policy and procedures, and proper protective security measures such as CCTV systems and lighting can help protect your people and your assets. THE REALITY Nothing is 100%, there is no one counter-measure or procedure that can stop a terrorist or criminal from attacking your building. The reality is, should terrorists plan a deliberate attack against your building or facility, the odds are pretty high that they will succeed should they reach the attack phase. Successful attacks still happen to hard targeted buildings. Screaming about terrorism has the overall effect of building everyone involved into a "Deny & Repress" mind set. Overstating the threat is almost as bad as ignoring it. Therefore a realistic rationale for security planning is a vital part of Risk Reduction and Incident Management Planning. To effectively structure a security plan the threat must be understood so actual attacks can be countered.
Note: We believe unreservedly that defending against the modern day adversary in the form of a Homegrown Extremist, a Lone Wolf or a more traditional terror group is extremely difficult. What is not unreasonable, however, is to be totally prepared, equipped and poised to meet any such attacks if or when they occur. During the time between an attack occurring and first responders arrival on the scene, it is your frontline staff that will make the difference, in some cases, of people living or dying. These staff members must be supported in such a way that they know what to do, when to do it and they must have the equipment training, and support to ensure casualties are kept to a minimum post-attack.
‘Time and property mean nothing, lives mean everything’
!
Realistically there are two threat modes that must be addressed to effectively prepare for current or future security events. These are the “Immediate” and “Deliberate” threat modes. The “Immediate” threat represents day-to-day security challenges that effective security planning will, in the main, protect against. However the “Deliberate” threat mode represents the most serious of challenges that involves an organized, focused and thoroughly planned attack. This latter threat will be for financial, political or special interest reasoning. The Global Impact 4 Point Security Initiative (4-PSI) addresses both threat modes and our conclusions will prepare management to effectively counter both. The absolute key in dealing with the insidious threat of terrorism, or anything likely under the “New Normal” situation, is the engagement of those most directly involved on a day-to-day basis. All too often security is seen as some else’s problem but the facts are that contract security personnel only see the tip off the iceberg. It is also a fact that security personnel have an unfortunately high turn over rate while many employees of the building have been there for many years. It is the buy in of those senior employees that Global Impact will seek out and turn into security ears and eyes. Given the “New Normal” environment it is important to set the standards of protection directly against the known threats. We are faced with the question of “are we effectively prepared to face the worse case scenarios” or what Global Impact refers to as a potentially “ruinous event”. Events such as acts of terrorism, serious vandalism, or delivery of toxic substances into the HVAC system, the facility must be “reasonably” prepared to effectively react to these types events. If all of the known threats are not considered and such an event occurs, then there may loss of life and financial devastation. It may also result in highly public inquiries, the results of which could be damaging to the organisation. Setting an acceptable security benchmark is the hallmark of an organisation showing due diligence regarding the proper protection and safety of all of its people and assets.
Vehicle bombs and bombs by proxy are difficult to deal with. There are few defences against this type of attack. Loss of life, property, and company/ client information can be crippling to an organisation . There are measures to detect, deter, and restrict damage should you be targeted with this type of explosive device.
The lone wolf, organized crime, terrorist organizations and activist groups are all capable of targeting your building or your facility. The bomb is the weapon of choice for cowards, laymen and sophisticated organizations. You cannot combat them by denying that they are a threat to you.
Mail bombs are personal and chilling, they can be directed towards the intended target with great accuracy. There are many tell tale signs that a package or letter may contain explosives, incendiaries or biohazards. Learn how to prepare your mail room and mail handling staff to be your first line of defence.
Suicide bombers have many operational advantages. Their intent can be used against them to defend your building. With the use of Behavioural Pattern Diagnostic and the fact that pre-attack surveillance is carried out before an attack, your frontline and security staff can be taught to recognize the warning signs. Learn what they are and how to counter against this type of attack.
HOMEGROWN VIOLENT EXTREMIST (HVE) & LONE WOLF ASSAILANTS The shooting at Fort Hood, Texas. the massacre committed by Anders Breivik in Norway, and the callous murder of four people including three children in Toulouse, France, all can be attributed to a lone operative. The threat from grassroots actors operating alone or in small groups is much higher than that from traditional terrorist groups. Stratfor, an independent Global Intelligence supplier stated that 'There is a far greater likelihood of a successful  attack being conducted in the West by a lone-wolf attacker or small cell than by a member of an established terrorist groups.' Lone wolves do pose a threat, however they follow the planning process utilized by more traditional assailants, but they must do it alone and are vulnerable to detection. A good security awareness culture, realistic security policy and procedures, and proper protective security measures such as CCTV systems and lighting can help protect your people and your assets. THE REALITY Nothing is 100%, there is no one counter-measure or procedure that can stop a terrorist or criminal from attacking your building. The reality is, should terrorists plan a deliberate attack against your building or facility, the odds are pretty high that they will succeed should they reach the attack phase. Successful attacks still happen to hard targeted buildings. Screaming about terrorism has the overall effect of building everyone involved into a "Deny & Repress" mind set. Overstating the threat is almost as bad as ignoring it. Therefore a realistic rationale for security planning is a vital part of Risk Reduction and Incident Management Planning. To effectively structure a security plan the threat must be understood so actual attacks can be countered.
Note: We believe unreservedly that defending against the modern day adversary in the form of a Homegrown Extremist, a Lone Wolf or a more traditional terror group is extremely difficult. What is not unreasonable, however, is to be totally prepared, equipped and poised to meet any such attacks if or when they occur. During the time between an attack occurring and first responders arrival on the scene, it is your frontline staff that will make the difference, in some cases, of people living or dying. These staff members must be supported in such a way that they know what to do, when to do it and they must have the equipment training, and support to ensure casualties are kept to a minimum post-attack.