--- title: Top Ten Security Guidelines description: We list CPNI's Top Ten Security Guidelines when protecting against Terrorism. image: https://insights.safetell.co.uk/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/top-ten-security-guidelines-featured.jpg --- [![](https://insights.safetell.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/Safetell%20Master%20Logo%20CMYK%20(1).png?width=3047&height=647&name=Safetell%20Master%20Logo%20CMYK%20(1).png)](http://safetell.co.uk) [![](https://insights.safetell.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/Safetell%20Master%20Logo%20CMYK%20(1).png?width=3047&height=647&name=Safetell%20Master%20Logo%20CMYK%20(1).png)](http://safetell.co.uk) - [Home](https://www.safetell.co.uk/) Open the submenu - [About Us](https://www.safetell.co.uk/about-us/) - [Automatic Doors](https://www.safetell.co.uk/automatic-door-service-maintenance/) - [Case Studies](https://www.safetell.co.uk/case-studies/) - [Contact Us](https://www.safetell.co.uk/contact-us/) - [Insights](https://insights.safetell.co.uk) - [BIM Library](https://www.bimobject.com/en-us/safetell) - [Resistance Levels](https://www.safetell.co.uk/resistance-levels/) Open the submenu - [Manual Attack](https://www.safetell.co.uk/resistance-levels/manual-attack/) - [Bullet Attack](https://www.safetell.co.uk/resistance-levels/bullet-attack/) - [Blast Attack](https://www.safetell.co.uk/resistance-levels/blast-attack/) - [Fire Attack](https://www.safetell.co.uk/resistance-levels/fire-attack/) - Products Open the submenu - [Cash & Asset Protection](https://www.safetell.co.uk/security-products/cash-and-asset-protection/) - [Entrance Control](https://www.safetell.co.uk/security-products/entrance-control/) - [Screens and Counters](https://www.safetell.co.uk/security-products/screen-and-counters/) - [Security Doors](https://www.safetell.co.uk/security-products/security-doors/) - [Security Walling & Partitioning](https://www.safetell.co.uk/security-products/security-walling-and-partitioning/) - [Transfer Units](https://www.safetell.co.uk/security-products/transfer-units/) Search [Share this blog post on Twitter](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=I+found+this+interesting+blog+post&url=https://insights.safetell.co.uk/top-ten-security-guidelines) [Share this blog post on Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://insights.safetell.co.uk/top-ten-security-guidelines) [Share this blog post on LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://insights.safetell.co.uk/top-ten-security-guidelines) # Top Ten Security Guidelines ![](https://insights.safetell.co.uk/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/top-ten-security-guidelines-featured.jpg) Below we list [CPNI's](http://www.cpni.gov.uk/) Top Ten Security Guidelines when protecting against Terrorism. ## 1. Conduct a Risk Assessment Conduct a risk assessment to decide on the threats the organisation might face and their likelihood. Identify existing and potential vulnerabilities and the impact of any breaches of security. ## 2. Consider Security Requirements If acquiring or extending premises, consider security requirements right from the planning stage. It will be cheaper and more effective than adding measures later. ## 3. Make security awareness a part of the organisation’s culture Make security awareness a part of the organisation’s culture. Ensure staff are kept regularly informed and that security standards are fully supported at a senior level. ## 4. Ensure good basic housekeeping Ensure good basic housekeeping throughout the premises. Keep public areas tidy and well-lit, remove unnecessary furniture and keep garden areas clear. ## 5. Keep access points to a minimum Keep access points to a minimum and issue staff and visitors with passes. Where possible, do not allow unauthorised vehicles close to the building. ## 6. Install appropriate physical measures Install appropriate physical measures such as locks, alarms, CCTV surveillance, complementary lighting and glazing protection. ## 7. Maintain appropriate mail-handling procedures Maintain appropriate mail-handling procedures, consider establishing the mailroom away from the main premises. ## 8. Check identities and follow up references When recruiting staff or contractors, check identities and follow up references. ## 9. Take proper IT security precautions Consider how best to protect information and take proper IT security precautions. Ensure there are appropriate provisions for disposing of confidential waste. ## 10. Plan and rehearse business continuity and incident response plans Plan and rehearse business continuity and incident response plans, make sure that key business functions can continue during disruptions. Read CPNI's full guidelines [here](https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/62120/protecting-against-terrorism-3rd-edition.pdf). We are open to questions and discussion with our customers and audience about physical security. 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