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National Crisis: Managing Security Incidents Effectively

Initial confusion over incidents involving power surges, explosions, and suspicious packages led to a major response. The Government's crisis management facility was activated, and high-level meetings were held to coordinate security and response efforts. The situation was deemed under control after thorough assessment and communication. The importance of information security, accountability, and organizational readiness was highlighted, emphasizing the need for executive engagement and proactive measures. Enhancing security awareness and involving people in solutions were key takeaways from the crisis.

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National Crisis: Managing Security Incidents Effectively

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  1. 08.50 Initial confusion over the nature of the incidents with reports of power surges, explosions and suspicious packages at various locations. Local police officers quickly deployed to potential scenes and police Gold Command, already in place for the G8 summit, takes over operational command function leading on security and response to the incidents. 09.29Metropolitan Police press office confirm, “This has been declared as a major incident. Too early to state what has happened at this stage”. 09.30 The Cabinet Office Briefing Rooms (COBR), the Government’s national crisis management facility, is activated in response to the explosions (it was already in place to co-ordinate any response to events in Gleneagles). 10.00Home Secretary, Charles Clarke, chairs a meeting of COBR. 10.55Home Secretary statement outside Downing Street makes clear that the blasts have caused “terrible casualties” and confirms that public transport has been suspended. 11.00Metropolitan Police Commissioner in a briefing confirms “The situation has been very confused but is now coming under control”. 12.00 The Prime Minister in a statement from Gleneagles says … … The Queen, on learning the news on 7 July issues an immediate statement expressing the nation’s sense of deep shock. Source: news.bbc.co.uk/2/shared/bsp/hi/pdfs/11_05_06_narrative.pdf

  2. What actually happened

  3. Accountability The buck stops here!!

  4. The business case for an IMT

  5. Conclusion • Information security goes well beyond IT • Exercises make us fit • Accountability is important, and CxO level engagement is vital • Done well, security awareness can be stimulating and motivational Make people part of the solution,rather than the cause of the problems

  6. Take-aways • Speak to Aura about exec briefings, physical, logical and social engineering pen tests, and planning awareness • Browse NoticeBored.com or pester Gary for more ideas (Gary@isect.com)

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