Our Anti-Terror Planning service provides a systematically researched and expertly analysed study of an organisation's exposure to acts of terrorism. We practice tactics, techniques and strategies that governments, militaries, police departments and corporations adopt to prevent or in response to terrorist threat.

Anti-terrorism versus Counter-terrorism – Whats the difference?

The concept of anti-terrorism emerges from a thorough examining of the concept of terrorism as well as an attempt to understand and articulate what constitutes terrorism in Western terms. In military contexts, terrorism is a tactic, not an ideology. Terrorism may be a tactic in a war between nation-states, in a civil war, or in an insurgency.

Counter-terrorism – Proactive
Black Swan refers to counter terrorism as offensive strategies intended to prevent a belligerent, from successfully using the tactic of terrorism. The US military definition, compatible with the definitions used by NATO and many other militaries, is "Operations that include the offensive measures taken to prevent, deter, preempt, and respond to terrorism.

In Black Swan words - Counter-terrorism is a proactive set of techniques for denying an opponent the use of terrorism-based tactics, just as counter-air is a set of techniques for denying the opponent the use of attack aircraft.

Anti-terrorism - Reactive
Anti-terrorism is defensive, intended to reduce the chance of an attack using terrorist tactics at specific points, or to reduce the vulnerability of possible targets to such tactics.

In Black Swan words - Anti-terrorism is a reactive response to an opponent in use of terrorism actions.

How can we help you?
Our service is founded on first counter terrorism and then anti-terrorism planning procedures. We will carry out a realistic assessment of the prevailing or emerging threat and a view of your organisation's current vulnerabilities and preparedness to meet that threat. It will explore those attributes of business which contribute to physical protection, business continuity, security and risk management activities of the enterprise.

An ATPR service from Black Swan Security will include:

• An adversarial analysis of the business activities, premises, facilities and processes
• An assessment of the risk to staff, visitors and customers
• An examination of the vulnerability of utilities and key supplies
• A detailed scrutiny of existing and planned security measures
• An exploration of links with emergency and security organisations
• An appraisal of the communications system, infrastructure and decision processes necessary in the face of terrorist threats and attacks
• An audit of the protocols and procedures employed by risk and security functions
• A perspective on staff awareness of the threat, applicable training needs, and employee confidence in the corporate ability to manage terrorist activity

The review is a comprehensive report with cardinal and supporting recommendations detailing next steps and further work. Recommendations are based strictly on practical, cost-effective and efficient solutions. Reports may be accepted by insurance underwriters as evidence of corporate risk-reduction effort.

Please contact us for further details or to arrange an appointment.