Dorset Police & Continuity Forum launch VSAT in the South West - 17th May

We are pleased to invite you to the launch of a brand new tool that considerably extends our national capability to develop security, create business continuity and build resilience.

On May 17th in Bournemouth the Vulnerability Self Assessment Tool (VSAT) will be launched in the South West of England at the Village Hotel by the National Counter Terrorism Security Office, Dorset Police, the Continuity Forum and the Counter Terrorism Intelligence Unit (SW) with the support of Home Office.

About VSAT

The Vulnerability Self Assessment Tool (VSAT), which has been developed by NaCTSO in partnership with leading businesses across the UK, will assist owners, operators or those responsible for the security of crowded places to determine their vulnerability to terrorist attack and other security concerns.

The VSAT system will provide you with:

Sign posting to best practice
12 months Business Continuity Management tool
Increased local engagement with security experts (CTSA)
Training Opportunities

Written assessment report with recommendations covering:

Physical Security
Personnel Security
Information Security
Good practice
Risk Management

The Vulnerability Self Assessment Tool will provide a means for you to identify and reduce the vulnerability to your establishment and help protect our communities.

Commenting on the VSAT programme Continuity Forum Chairman, Russell Price said "Creating safer communities needs a blend of skills, tools and partners. Consequently, the VSAT has been developed to make it far easier for businesses of

all types to measure and improve their capabilities whilst helping access skills and experience and enabling work with others in their local area to build real resilience." Commenting on the Launch in the South West Russell stressed that "Countering Terrorism isn't just a city responsibility, its everyones. More than half of the attacks in the UK have happened outside of London and the 7/7 attackers planned their act hundreds of miles away. We all nee to be alert to the threat

Russell Price

VSAT is a unique tool that combines the best BCM and Security practices in way that is easily accessible and applied". He added "The VSAT system is simple, yet very adaptable. It really can be used by organisations of all shapes and sizes. I believe it will make a huge impact on how organisations approach Business Continuity and Security and make a significant contribution to the overall resilience of the UK."

Who should Attend

VSAT is a great tool devised to meet the needs of a very wide range of organisations, small and large, local and international.

This session will showcase the need and capabilities of VSAT and is ideal for those with an interest in building their Security and Continuity capabilities. We will especially welcome representative bodies, trade associations and members of the media as well well as Senior Managers, Directors and business owners across the following sectors.

Corporate Security

Strategic Planning

Risk Management

Information Technology

Telecommunications

Human Resources

Business Continuity

Facilities Management

Environment, Health & Safety

Contingency Planning

Business Recovery

Information & Data Processing

Communications

Corporate Affairs

Physical Security

Infrastructure

Purchasing/Supply Chain Audit

Central & Local Government

Emergency Services

Healthcare

Retail

Leisure

Hospitality

Timings

This session begins on the 17th February 2011 at 09.00, and will end at 12:30, with light refreshments throughout. After the Launch, take the time to network with our speakers and your fellow delegates, and to visit our hosts to view VSAT, live in action.

We will also have available Counter Terrorism & Security Advisers from around the Country, who will be happy to discuss your security needs and concerns in more detail.

Our Venue

The Village Hotel

Wessex Fields, Deansleigh Road, Bournemouth, BH7 7DZ

View location in Google Maps HERE!

Bookings

You will need to register every attendee for this event on line using the link to activate your Free Of Charge Priority registration. Places are limited in number and they are allocated on a first come first served basis.

This event is free to attend and bookings can be made by clicking on the Booking link below:

Follow this link to book your place

If you would like further information ahead of booking please do contact us at info@continuityforum.org or call us on 020 8993 1599. You can also get in touch directly with the Dorset CTSA team on telephone number 01202 229322

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